York Regional Police are seeking an additional suspect in connection with the kidnapping of a Richmond Hill man earlier this month. The victim went missing on July 7 from his business in the area of Denison St. and Woodbine Ave. in Markham, prompting a missing person investigation that later turned into a homicide case.
Police said that based on information gathered at the scene, investigators determined that the victim had been kidnapped and the homicide unit was notified. Two days later, investigators located the kidnapping victim, and one male suspect was identified and charged. However, a female suspect is now wanted for her involvement in the crime.
The male suspect, Jianwei “John” Fan, 44, of Toronto, is wanted for conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. The female suspect, Ying “Amy” Tang, 53, of Markham, is wanted for kidnapping with a firearm and forcible confinement. Police have issued warrants for their arrest and are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to either suspect may be subject to criminal charges.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca.
Meanwhile, Peel Regional Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of a man in Mississauga that dates back three years. Gurvinder Nath, 24, of Brampton, was working as a food delivery driver when he was attacked and robbed of his vehicle on July 9, 2023. Nath died of his injuries, and Jazaine Kerr, 23, of Mississauga, was arrested on February 15, 2024, and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a prohibited firearm.
Devaunte Thompson, 26, of Caledon, was identified as a second suspect and arrested in Toronto on July 16. He has been charged with second-degree murder and is currently in custody pending a bail hearing.
Hamilton Police have arrested two suspects and seized a Molotov cocktail following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. The suspects took off in a black Honda Civic after a traffic stop was attempted, striking a marked police car. Both occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot before being taken into custody.
The 17-year-old male from York and the 22-year-old male from Brampton have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, flight from a police officer, possession of incendiary material, and possession contrary to order. Police are asking anyone with information that may assist with the investigation to contact the on-duty Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886.
A male suspect is at large following an altercation at a Hamilton train station that left one person with a non-life-threatening stab wound. The suspect, described as approximately 30 years old, light-skinned, 5-foot-9 with a dark beard and a balding hairline, was seen wearing a green tank top, light-coloured shorts, dark sunglasses, and white Puma shoes.
The altercation began after the suspect started going through the victim's belongings and ignored repeated requests to leave. Cops allege the suspect then assaulted the victim while armed with an edged weapon. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist with the investigation to contact the on-duty Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.
The York Regional Police Special Victims Unit has charged a man in connection with a sexual assault case that dates back several years. The suspect, Wylie Zi Hin Lam, 33, of Toronto, is charged with sexual interference, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
York Regional Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate a suspect accused of making 3D guns. Steen Eliasen, 30, of Stouffville, is wanted for numerous charges, including weapons trafficking, possession for the purpose of weapons trafficking, and altering a cartridge magazine. Investigators have been unable to locate him and have issued a warrant for his arrest.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817. Eliasen is encouraged to seek legal advice and turn himself in, and anyone providing assistance to him may be subject to criminal charges.
