Ottawa police asking public to help ID suspect in arson investigation

Ottawa police are asking for the public's help identifying this individual in connection with an alleged arson on Clarence Street on April 7, 2025. (Ottawa Police Service/handout)

Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of setting a fire in the ByWard Market and Lowertown area last week.

Police said an individual set some cardboard boxes on fire near a home in the 200 block of Clarence Street, near King Edward Avenue, at around 11:30 p.m. on April 7. The owners were home at the time.

Police describe the suspect as white, with bob-style dark hair, wearing winter clothing.

Anyone with information about this person or incident is asked to contact the Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2202 or by email at [e-mail].