Man charged with 2nd-degree murder after body found inside burned out car in Mississauga

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a body was located inside a burned out car in Mississauga on Sunday.

Peel Regional Police said they received a call around 6:51 p.m. on Sunday about a vehicle fire in the area of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Boulevard.

Police arrived on scene and located a body inside the vehicle in a field adjacent to Marie Curtis Park.

Authorities said they were able to locate a person nearby and placed them under arrest.

He has been identified as 27-year-old Ainar Gancthev. He has been charged with second-degree murder and arson.

“There were some witnesses that were able to assist us in locating an individual that they believe may have been involved. Officers were in the area and were able to located that same individual,” Const. Akhil Mooken said.

Gancthev was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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The victim has not yet been identified.

The incident marks the 14th homicide in Peel in 2018.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses, surveillance video, or anyone who may have information concerning this investigation to contact Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3205 or by calling Peel Crime Stoppers anonymous at 1-800-222-8477.