Security increased for prime minister's advisers after break-and-enter incidents

Ottawa Police are investigating an attempted break-in at the residence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser, the second such incident involving one of his top aides in recent months.

Ottawa Police is investigating an attempted break-in at the residence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national security adviser, the second such incident involving one of his top aides in recent months.

Last weekend, police responded to a call about an unsuccessful break-and-enter at the Ottawa home where National Security and Intelligence Advisor Jody Thomas is living. She was in the residence at the time.

Neighbours tell CTV News that police canvassed the area hoping to find security camera video of the incident.

Shortly before Christmas, the Ottawa home where Trudeau’s chief of staff, Katie Telford, and her husband live was also broken into, with some personal documents and other items taken. No one was home at the time.

The investigation was led by the Ottawa Police Service and at least one officer from the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) was copied in on details.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “the issues you are inquiring about are private, personal matters and we have no further comment. We refer you to the relevant authorities.”

The Ottawa Police would not say if any arrests had been made in either case and said more details could be obtained only by filing a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, a process that typically takes months.