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NEWS TOPIC

# Ottawa Police Service

2 stories, newest first. Times are Eastern.

## Thursday, October 29

Reported

### [Ottawa police warn of debit card swap scam targeting people helping strangers](https://voche.me/on/ottawa-2026/news/ottawa-police-good-samaritan-scam-2026-10-27)

Ottawa police say a scam targeting residents who help strangers with taxi or food delivery payments has been spreading in Ottawa. Suspects switch the victim's debit card for a fake one during the transaction and then withdraw money from the real account.

11:30 am ET2 min read

Reported

### [Ottawa police report rise in shoplifting and overall crime in 2026](https://voche.me/on/ottawa-2026/news/ottawa-police-property-crime-2026-10-29)

The Ottawa Police Service reported 29,920 property crimes between January and mid-October 2026, up from 28,620 in the same period last year. Theft under $5,000 rose 14 per cent, while break-and-enter and vehicle theft both fell.

10:30 am ET2 min read

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