Ottawa police seek suspects following assault in building stairwell

Ottawa police are asking for help identifying these two men in connection with a reported assault on Dec. 20, 2025. (Ottawa Police Service/handout)

The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects following a reported assault in the stairwell of a building on Dynes Road, just west of Hog’s Back.

Police say the incident happened at around 7:06 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2025, in a building in the 900 block of Dynes Road. Two men allegedly assaulted the victim.

The first suspect is described as Black, wearing an orange hoodie, a black zip-up vest, dark pants, and black-and-white sneakers.

The second suspect is described as Black, wearing a black winter coat with a light fur trimmed hood, dark pants, and black-and-white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2666.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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