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Warrant issued for suspect in fatal stabbing of teen involved in car theft

York Regional Police are seeking three additional suspects; one linked to the Richmond Hill theft and two Quebec men they say are part of a larger auto theft ring
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York Regional Police are releasing images of four suspects wanted in relation to a fatal stabbing of a teen in connection to a vehicle theft in Richmond Hill on Aug. 8, 2024

York Regional Police are releasing images of four suspects wanted in relation to a fatal stabbing of a youth involved in a vehicle theft in Richmond Hill.

On Thursday, Aug. 8, at about 6 a.m., police were called to a local hospital after a youth with a stab wound had been taken there by two men, one of whom left immediately.  The victim, who was pronounced deceased a short time later, is now identified as a 16-year-old male from Montreal.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Katherine Bergeron-Pinzarrone, 27, of Mississauga, wanted for second-degree murder.

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Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man in relation to this incident and in locating a suspect vehicle, a 2013 Mercedes C300 white, with black tinted windows and Quebec licence plate X25SWG.

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Investigators have now determined the individuals involved are part of a larger auto theft ring and have issued warrants for two additional suspects. Details of the wanted parties and their charges can be found on the accompanying charge list here: https://tinyurl.com/yvsdpk6n

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Wanted:

  • Lensly Francois, 31, of Saint-Hubert, Quebec

Charges:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable Offence
  • Breach of Probation

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Wanted:

  • William Gallant, 26, of Quebec City, Quebec

Charges:

  • Vehicle over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable Offence
  • Breach of Probation

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7865, or by email at [email protected]. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.