Found Deceased Canada - Brett O’Grady, 35, Shopify exec, Ottawa, 14 Oct 2021 *reward*

[Snoopster]

Additional photos: Extensive search for missing 35 year old man continues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 14, 2021 7:55pm
Revised: Missing 35 year old man to locate

(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service is asking for public assistance to locate Brett O’Grady. He was last seen this morning in the Avro Circle area (intersection of Aviation Pkwy and Hemlock Rd) in the East end. His family and Police have reason to be concerned for his personal wellbeing and safety.

Brett is described as a Caucasian man, 35 years old, 5’8” (173cm) tall, medium build, brown hair and brown eyes (see photo).

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with purple wolf logo, dark jeans, and navy shoes. He is also believed to be riding a red and black Pure Fix bicycle.

Anyone with information about the current whereabouts of Mr. O’Grady is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222.

If you have information that could assist investigators, but do not know where he is currently, please contact the Missing Persons Unit 613-236-1222, ext. 2355, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, on weekdays.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:10pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) continues to ask for public assistance to locate Brett O’Grady, 35, who has been missing since early Thursday morning.

Following the discovery of new investigative leads, the Emergency Services Unit (ESU) was deployed on Friday evening to enhance the search for Brett along with volunteer searchers.

ESU members have been conducting an extensive search of the wooded area in the vicinity of Aviation Parkway and the Ottawa River. This includes a water and shoreline search by the OPS Marine Dive and Trails (MDT) Unit.

A police drone has also been deployed.

All these resources are in place again today as the search continues.

Members of the community will see a police presence in the area of Sir George Etienne Cartier Parkway, Polaris Avenue, the Ottawa River and the Aviation Parkway.

Anyone with information about the current whereabouts of Brett is asked to call the Ottawa Police immediately at 613-236-1222.

 

[Snoopster]

Growing search for Shopify Exec
Wife speaks on the video clip.
Brett is head of Treasury for Shopify. He is a husband and father. Ottawa Police Services, family and friends have been searching for him in wooded areas and along the Ottawa River.

Ottawa police deploy more resources in search for Brett O'Grady, 35, missing from east end of city | Ottawa Citizen

She said Thursday morning was just like any other morning. A nurse at the Civic Hospital, she left for work around 6:30 a.m. and Brett was getting their two-year-old son, Franklin, up and ready for daycare. He dropped the boy off at daycare but he didn’t show up at the 4 p.m. pickup. He wasn’t answering his phone.

Brett’s dad, Gord, picked up the boy from daycare. The family learned that Brett left his phone and wallet at home.

Brett currently works exclusively from home.

 

[Snoopster]

This doesn't strike me as foul play, but thankfully LE are putting significant resources toward finding Brett.

This is the approximate location of his home:
Google Maps

 

[MistyWaters]

“The family of an Ottawa man who has been missing since Thursday is offering a $10,000 reward for tips that lead to him being found.

Brett O'Grady, 35, was reported missing Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. He was last seen in the Avro Circle area in the east end. An extensive police search is underway with the help of volunteers.

"We love you, everyone here loves you ... just come home," said Becky O'Grady, Brett O'Grady's wife.”…..
Family of missing Ottawa man offering $10,000 reward for tips on whereabouts

 

[Hoosier952]

There are some comments in a few articles that have wording that sound a bit like self-harm or mental health issues may be involved in his disappearance. Phones and wallets/purses being left at home always worry me.

 

[Snoopster]

I had seen it on social media, but Brett's father confirms in this video clip that Brett's bike was found by a friend who was out cycling.
(I believe it was to the east of the aviation museum, hence the Ottawa police set up their command post there the other day.)

Desperate Search Continues

 

[Hoosier952]

Nothing much new to report other than Shopify has enlisted a private firm to assist in the search.

Shopify engages private firm to support search for executive reported missing in Ottawa

 

[Hoosier952]

I found that on Facebook so I hope it's okay to post. It shows what he was last seen wearing.

 

[HM99]

“The family of an Ottawa man who has been missing since Thursday is offering a $10,000 reward for tips that lead to him being found.

Brett O'Grady, 35, was reported missing Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. He was last seen in the Avro Circle area in the east end. An extensive police search is underway with the help of volunteers.

"We love you, everyone here loves you ... just come home," said Becky O'Grady, Brett O'Grady's wife.”…..
Family of missing Ottawa man offering $10,000 reward for tips on whereabouts

BBM, is that where the daycare is, where his bike was found, or another sighting?

 

[Hoosier952]

BBM, is that where the daycare is, where his bike was found, or another sighting?

I believe Avro Circle is the road/neighborhood where he lives.

From another article:

"He was last seen this morning in the Avro Circle area (intersection of Aviation Pkwy and Hemlock Rd) in the East end."

I would assume this was on his bike as his bike was found later off of Aviation Pkwy. However, there's also an Aviation Pathway, which I assume is a bike path, that follows Aviation Pkwy right past the Museum near where his bike was found.

 

[Hoosier952]

Google Maps

 

[Snoopster]

So sad that their aren't any significant developments in finding Brett. It's getting difficult to imagine that he isn't in the river. Of course he could have simply needed a break from responsibilities and is just holed up somewhere.

Where are you Brett?? Just reach out and let people know if you are o.k.

 

[lindamichelle1]

Brett is still missing

 

[Meesh87]

Anyone hear any updates?

 

[Justice Warrior]

Anyone hear any updates?

A lot of speculation but no recent updates from LE or anything (as far as I can tell). The silence seems strange considering the multiple appeals to the public. JMO

 

[Darling136]

Ottawa police say human remains were located in the water in the area of Sir George Etienne Cartier Parkway and C.H. Airport-Marina Road on Saturday afternoon. The remains were recovered by the Marine, Dive and Trails Unit.

Police say a forensic identification process confirmed Wednesday the remains are those of Brett O'Grady, 35, who has been missing since last October.

Investigators have concluded that foul play is not suspected in O'Grady's death.

Body of missing Shopify executive Brett O'Grady found in Ottawa

The body of a Shopify executive who went missing seven months ago has been recovered.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Found deceased

 

[Mary-Belle]

The article says “The remains were recovered by the Marine, Dive and Trails Unit.”

Was the dive unit looking for him? Or were they training and just came upon his remains.

How sad for his family… I’m glad he was found so they wouldn’t have to wonder forever where he was.

 

[Snoopster]

Ottawa police say human remains were located in the water in the area of Sir George Etienne Cartier Parkway and C.H. Airport-Marina Road on Saturday afternoon. The remains were recovered by the Marine, Dive and Trails Unit.

Police say a forensic identification process confirmed Wednesday the remains are those of Brett O'Grady, 35, who has been missing since last October.

Investigators have concluded that foul play is not suspected in O'Grady's death.

Body of missing Shopify executive Brett O'Grady found in Ottawa

The body of a Shopify executive who went missing seven months ago has been recovered.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Found deceased

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Not surprising, but I wish it hadn't taken 8 months to find Brett. (Not criticizing the police in any way.)

So sad. I want to wrap my arms around the family. :'(