Posted on Monday July 29, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Unit have laid charges in connection with a missing woman from the City of Markham.
Ying ZHANG was last seen on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Steelcase Road. ZHANG has not yet been located.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, investigators charged a suspect. Investigators have released images of the accused and are searching for additional witnesses in the area at the time. Images of a suspect vehicle are also being 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. There is information that the suspect vehicle travelled to the Village of Kirkfield, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, on the afternoon of July 25.
Accused:
- Changlin YANG, 26, of East Gwillimbury
Charges:
- Kidnapping
- Forcible Confinement
- Aggravated Assault
Suspect Vehicle:
- White Ford van
- Ontario licence plate BZ43851
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
A media relations officer will be available for media interviews at 3:30 p.m. today at York Regional Police Headquarters, 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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July 29, 2024
