A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 34-year-old male in connection with a homicide investigation led by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).
According to police, emergency crews responded to a house fire near Primrose Court and Fairport Road in Pickering on June 11, around 2:20 pm. Inside the residence, firefighters discovered the body of a 69-year-old woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following a post-mortem examination, the DRPS Homicide Unit assumed control of the investigation. Police have since classified the incident as a homicide, marking Durham Region’s third of the year.
The suspect is currently wanted under a Canada-wide warrant, and investigators continue to search for his whereabouts.
A 34-year-old male is wanted. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. French of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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