Ottawa police ask public to help identify suspect in Ogilvie Road assault
Ottawa Police are asking anyone with dashcam or surveillance footage from the Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue area on November 8 to contact investigators.
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Ottawa Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect after a woman was assaulted on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Ottawa Police released a notice on November 10 asking for dashcam and surveillance footage from the area.
The assault occurred at about 11:50 a.m. on a pathway near the intersection of Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue, Ottawa Police said. The suspect fled toward the neighbourhood south of George-Etienne Cartier Parkway and Ogilvie Road after the incident.
Ottawa Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 20 to 30 years old, between 5'8" and 5'11" tall, 200 lbs with a medium to muscular build. He has a wide nose, dark hair possibly tied back, and facial hair on the chin. He speaks English with a slight accent and was last seen wearing dark clothing. Ottawa Police also released a suspect sketch image.
What police are asking for
Ottawa Police are asking anyone with dashcam or surveillance video recorded in the Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue area on the morning of November 8 to contact investigators. The request covers home security cameras, business cameras, and vehicle dashcams from the area that morning.
Ottawa Police also welcome any other information that could help identify the suspect. Police ask that tips be reported directly to investigators rather than on social media.
How to contact Ottawa Police
Anyone with information should contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944.
Ottawa residents who prefer to stay anonymous can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not record caller information and tips can be submitted any time.
The pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue runs through east Ottawa, in the area between Gloucester and Orleans. Anyone who was in the area that Sunday morning and may have captured footage is asked to review it and report to Ottawa Police.
Questions this story answers
What happened near Ogilvie Road in Ottawa on November 8, 2026?
Ottawa Police reported that on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at about 11:50 a.m., a woman was approached and assaulted by an unknown man on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue. Ottawa Police released a public notice on November 10 asking for help identifying the suspect.
What does the suspect look like, according to Ottawa Police?
Ottawa Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 20 to 30 years old, between 5'8" and 5'11" tall, 200 lbs with a medium to muscular build, with a wide nose, dark hair possibly tied back, and facial hair on the chin. He speaks English with a slight accent and was last seen in dark clothing.
Where did the incident take place and which direction did the suspect flee?
Ottawa Police said the incident occurred on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue. The suspect fled toward the neighbourhood south of George-Etienne Cartier Parkway and Ogilvie Road, according to Ottawa Police.
What is Ottawa Police asking the public to do?
Ottawa Police are asking anyone with dashcam or surveillance footage from the Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue area on the morning of November 8, 2026 to contact investigators. Police also welcome any other information that could help identify the suspect. Contact information is in the article.
Who should people contact if they have information about the Ogilvie Road assault?
Anyone with information or footage should contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at p3tips.com.
When did Ottawa Police release the public notice about the Ogilvie Road assault?
Ottawa Police released the public notice on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect and requesting dashcam and surveillance footage from the area. The assault itself occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at about 11:50 a.m. on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue.
What area of Ottawa is Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue in?
Ogilvie Road runs through east Ottawa, in the area between Gloucester and Orleans. The assault occurred on a pathway near the intersection of Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue, with the suspect fleeing toward the neighbourhood south of George-Etienne Cartier Parkway.
Can I submit a tip anonymously about the Ogilvie Road assault suspect?
Yes. Ottawa Police say anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at p3tips.com. For non-anonymous tips, the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit can be reached at 613-236-1222, extension 5944.
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