Police searching for suspect after finding discarded drugs and gun
Posted Aug 1, 2018 01:41:00 PM.
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The Ottawa Police Service seized a loaded handgun during an investigation in Caldwell Avenue area.
It happened around 12 a.m. Wednesday.
While speaking with a man, officers say they saw him discard a bag of illegal drugs. As the officers retrieved the bag, the man ran away and threw an object into some bushes. The object turned out to be a loaded handgun.
The investigation continues and police are still searching for the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call General investigations at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.