OTTAWA – Ottawa Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a female suspect in the case of several thefts at a centrally-located mall.

Police did not say which mall it was, but say the thefts were committed in January, 2018.

The woman is alleged to have taken backpacks, purses, and shopping bags from unknowing victims.

Credit cards in some of those bags were then used to make fraudulent purchases.

The female suspect is being described as being in her mid-30’s to mid-40’s, having a medium build, and dark brown shoulder-length hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222 ext 5166.