Investigators with the York Regional Police homicide and missing persons unit have laid charges in connection with a missing woman from Markham.
Police say Ying Zhang was last seen on Thursday, July 25, at around 10:40 a.m. in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Steelcase Road.
Zhang has not yet been located, according to police.
On Saturday, investigators charged Changlin Yang, 26, of East Gwillimbury with kidnapping, forcible confinement and aggravated assault.
Police released images of the accused and are searching for additional witnesses.
Images of a suspect vehicle were also released.
A white Ford van was seen in the area and a suspect was seen with a large green wheeled bin near the van at the time of Zhang’s disappearance, police say.
Police say the suspect vehicle bears Ontario licence plate number BZ43851.
Police said there is information that van travelled to the village of Kirkfield in Kawartha Lakes on the afternoon of July 25.
None of the charges have been tested in court and Yang is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
