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YORK REGIONAL POLICE PARTNER WITH BOLO PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH 2024 HOMICIDE

Posted on Wednesday December 04, 2024

York Regional Police has partnered with the Bolo (Be on the lookout) Program to help locate a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old Quebec boy that occurred in York Region.

Through the partnership with Bolo, York Regional Police is seeking information that leads to the arrest Katherine BERGERON-PINZARRONE, 27, of Mississauga, who is wanted for one count of Second-Degree Murder. She is known to reside in Mississauga and Quebec.

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., police were called to a local hospital after a victim arrived suffering from a stab wound. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. He is now identified as a 16-year-old male youth from the City of Montreal.

A Canada-wide arrest warrant remains in effect for BERGERON-PINZARRONE. If seen, do not approach her, instead call 9-1-1 immediately. The suspect is encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn herself in. Investigators are reminding the public that anyone who is, or has, assisted the suspect may be subject to criminal charges.

WANTED:

  • Katherine BERGERON-PINZARRONE, 27, Mississauga

DESCRIPTION:

  • Female
  • White
  • 5’1”
  • 122 lbs
  • Brown hair
  • Brown eyes

CHARGES:

  • Second Degree Murder

The Bolo Program is an initiative leveraging social media, technology and innovative engagement to raise awareness about wanted people and encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted.

“We are hopeful that this partnership with the Bolo Program will increase our chances of locating this violent offender,” said Chief Jim MacSween.

Video of today’s press conference can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@bolocanada/streams

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit Tip line at 1-866-287-5025, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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                    December 4, 2024