Orleans suspicious incident involving children not criminal: Ottawa police
The Ottawa Police Service says an investigation into an alleged “possible” attempt to abduct a group of children in Orleans earlier this month concluded there was “no criminal offence” that took place.
The Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section launched an investigation into an alleged incident that occurred on Oct. 6. Police said that between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the suspect approached the children in his vehicle and offered them candy, according to police.
When another adult approached the vehicle, the suspect quickly drove away.
On Wednesday, police said officers completed the investigation and determined it was not criminal.
"After a thorough investigation, it has been determined that no criminal offence took place, and there is no risk to public safety in relation to this incident," police said in an update.
Parents are reminded to make sure their children avoid talking to strangers and walking alone. Here are some tips when walking alone:
• Ensure a family member or caregiver knows your route and arrival time.
• Do not talk to strangers.
• Do not accept rides from strangers.
• If an unknown adult is seeking your attention, do not approach them or the vehicle.
• If being followed, go to a public place, a known residence or shout for help.
For more information about safety tips, visit ottawapolice.ca.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
W5 Investigates Car security investigation: How W5 'stole' a car using a device we ordered online
In part two of a three-part series into how thieves are able to drive off with modern vehicles so easily, CTV W5 correspondent Jon Woodward uses a device flagged by police to easily clone a car key.
South African government says it won't help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa's government says it will not help an estimated 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
'The Woodstock of our generation': Taylor Swift photographer credits email to her connection with the superstar
Taylor Swift has millions of fans worldwide, but Brampton, Ont.'s Jasmeet Sidhu has gotten closer to the musical icon than most.
opinion Why the new U.S. administration won't have much time for us
In a column for CTVNews.ca, former Conservative Party political advisor and strategist Rudy Husny says that when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the G-20 summit next week, it will look more like his goodbye tour.
A look at how much mail Canada Post delivers, amid a strike notice
Amid a potential postal worker strike, here’s a look at how many letters and parcels the corporation delivers and how those numbers have changed in the internet age.
This Canadian airline will adopt Apple's new AirTag feature to help recover lost baggage. Here's how
Apple announced that a new feature, 'Share Item Location,' will help users locate and recover misplaced items by sharing an AirTag location with third parties including airlines.
Strong typhoon prompts more evacuations in Philippines, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks
The fifth major storm in three weeks slammed into the northeastern Philippines on Thursday, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to help the government address the plight of hard-hit rural villagers.
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease. While it’s not the only sort of exercise people should do, it’s a great first step toward a healthy life.
More than $400 million pledged by nine foundations to help solve climate change in Canada
A group of families and foundations from across Canada have pledged more than $400 million over the next decade to help solve climate change.