34-year-old man charged in Sandy Hill break-ins

CTV Ottawa: Break-ins 'sexually motivated' Ottawa Police arrest man in two late night break-ins, caught while attempting another break-in. CTV's Katie Griffin reports.

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit have charged Martin Dupuis, 34 years old of Ottawa in relation to the two break-ins which occurred in Sandy Hill on September 29, 2013.

Dupuis was arrested this morning by Patrol officers after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He has been charged with:

Mr. Dupuis is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning.

On September 30, 2013 police investigators released a surveillance photo; and it was through that release that he was identified by members of the public. The Ottawa Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

Mr. Dupuis' crimes are believed to be sexually motivated. There may possibly be other cases that involve Mr. Dupuis and we would like to urge any past victims to contact Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).

Investigators and crime analysts continue to search unsolved cases which may be connected to Mr. Dupuis.