Ottawa police seek suspects in multiple gym locker room thefts

Ottawa police are seeking to identify five suspects in connection with alleged gym locker room thefts across the city in June, 2024. (Ottawa Police Service/Handout)

The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in identifying five suspects allegedly responsible for a number of gym locker room thefts across the city.

Police say in a statement that 20 reports of credit cards being stolen have been reported since June 1.

Police have released descriptions of the individuals allegedly responsible and a suspect vehicle. All photos provided were taken on June 3 and 14.

Ottawa police say they believe the group is working together and are transient in nature.They are believed to operate throughout Ontario, Montreal and Alberta.

The vehicle is described as a silver Ford Edge SUV.

Investigators believe the suspects may also be committing thefts and frauds in Montreal and Toronto.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the individuals or information about the thefts and frauds, is asked to contact Constable Hebert at 613-236-1222, ext. 6882 or by e-mail at [e-mail].

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