Ottawa police are investigating after bullets were fired through the front window and ceiling of a business in the Little Italy neighbourhood.

Small holes were discovered in the windows of Greco Fitness Studio on Beech Street by staff early Monday morning. (Andrew Foote/CBC)

Staff called police at about 5:30 a.m. Monday after seeing bullet holes in Greco Fitness Studio at 34 Beech St., between Preston and Rochester streets.

Beech was closed from Preston to Rochester to allow police to investigate, and has since reopened.

Greco closed on Monday due to the investigation.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are closed today. Regular schedule will resume February 23rd. Thank you for your understanding. —@grecoltlitaly

Police don't yet know when the shots were fired.

The guns and gangs unit has taken over the investigation and any witnesses are asked to come forward to police.