Ottawa police seek persons involved in suspicious incident near the Rideau Canal and National Arts Centre

Published Aug 06, 2023 • Last updated 16 hours ago • A red Cadillac was seen by witnesses dragging a person before hitting a parked vehicle and driving away in a dangerous manner. Photo by HANDOUT /OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE

Ottawa police are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 5th at approximately 7:12 PM near the Rideau Canal and National Arts Centre.

A red Cadillac was seen dragging a person before hitting a parked car and driving away in a dangerous manner.

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Police have safety concerns for those involved and are seeking assistance in identifying and locating the parties involved.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Central District Investigations office (613) 236-1222 x 5166 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

A red Cadillac was seen by witnesses dragging a person before hitting a parked vehicle and driving away in a dangerous manner. Photo by HANDOUT /OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE A red Cadillac was seen by witnesses dragging a person before hitting a parked vehicle and driving away in a dangerous manner. Photo by Screengrab via handout video /OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE A red Cadillac was seen by witnesses dragging a person before hitting a parked vehicle and driving away in a dangerous manner. Photo by Screengrab via handout video /OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE

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