Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a 17-year-old following the discovery of a body inside an Elmira home on Christmas Day.
Investigators were called to the Falcon Drive home on Dec. 25, and upon their arrival discovered the body of 57-year-old Elizabeth Alder.
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Police say they had reasonable grounds to arrest the 17 year old in connection to the alleged murder as the two were known to each other.
The death is being considered suspicious and police say that the youth is a dangerous individual and should not be approached. Police urge the public to contact 911 if he is spotted.
The arrest of the youth was made sometime Wednesday evening by the Waterloo Regional Police.
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The identity of the youth was released following a judge’s order made under Section 110, subsection 4, of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. with the authority to publish the identity of a young person ceasing after five days or apprehension of the young person and due to the arrest being made – their identity has been removed.
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The Waterloo Regional Police would also like to inform the public that there will be a continued heavy presence in the Falcon Drive area of Elmira in the coming days due to the investigation by the major crime branch and forensic identification branch.
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