OTTAWA – Several laptops have been stolen from students at local universities.

Ottawa Police Services say between January 11, 2018 and February 9, 2018, students’ laptops were stolen when owners would leave their valuables unattended, would be distracted on the phone, or if they would fall asleep.

The thefts mostly occurred in study areas.

“Unattended valuables, for any length of time, are at risk of being taken.” says lead Investigator Detective Hull.

Ottawa Police’s Central Criminal Investigation Unit has requested an arrest warrant for the arrest of 19-year old Marcus Matamba.

He is charged with 6 counts of theft under $5,000, and 6 counts of breach of probation.

Matamba is approximately 175cm (5’9″) and weighs around 56kg (123lbs).

Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to call police at 613-236-1222 ext 5166 or Crime Stoppers.