Suspect wanted in Quebec on murder charge arrested during auto theft probe in Georgetown

Halton police say they nabbed a suspect, who is also wanted by authorities in Quebec on a first-degree murder charge, following a truck theft investigation in Georgetown, Ont.

The accused, a 19-year-old from Quebec, was part of a trio staying at an Airbnb in Milton wanted for a pickup theft in the municipality.

Investigators say the group was using a rented Hyundai Elantra to steal vehicles in the area.

The suspects, who also included an 18-year-old and 19-year-old from Quebec, would be arrested early on Thursday at a gas station in Mississauga.

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A loaded handgun, a large machete-style knife, and tools for reprogramming vehicles would also be seized in the occurrence.

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All three suspects are facing multiple charges connected with auto theft.

One has an outstanding warrant for first-degree murder, another is being charged locally for careless use of a firearm, and the third is also wanted by Durham Regional Police for auto theft.

Montreal police confirmed Friday the 19-year-old murder suspect is connected with the city’s 14th and 15th homicides of 2022.

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