A fifth person has been charged in connection with a kidnapping investigation dating from late last year in Toronto.
Toronto police said on Dec. 5, 2022, a person was reported missing downtown.
Police said the victim was lured into a vehicle by suspects. Once inside, officers said two suspects pointed firearms at the victim and held the person captive for three days.
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Police allege the victim was taken to various locations and assaulted.
“During this time a firearm was discharged,” police added in a news release.
Police said the victim was then released into the city’s downtown area.
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According to police, the suspects demanded money and threatened the victim and their family.
Earlier this month four people were charged in connection with the incident.
On Thursday, a fifth suspect, a 22-year-old man from Hamilton, was arrested and charged with several offences, including kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, forcible confinement, and aggravated assault.
He was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
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