OPP appeal for information regarding Wasaga Beach abduction, link previous assault – Toronto
Ontario Provincial Police are as soon as once more interesting to the general public for any info relating to the kidnapping of a 37-year-old lady earlier this yr.
Elnaz Hajtamiri, was kidnapped from a house on Trailwood Place in Wasaga Seashore at round 8:30 on Jan. 12.
Police mentioned Hajtamiri was taken by three males carrying police gear — however not police uniforms.
Based on police, the suspects fled the scene in a white Lexus RX SUV.
Officers have been looking for Hajtamiri ever since. She is described as 5 toes three inches tall, with a slim construct and shoulder-length black hair.
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In a press launch issued Tuesday, officers mentioned investigators have linked Hajtimiri’s abduction with an assault that occurred within the parking zone of her dwelling on Dec. 20, 2021.
Talking at a press convention on Tuesday, OPP Det. Insp. Martin Graham confirmed that Hajtimiri was struck within the head with a frying pan, and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening accidents.
In a press launch Monday, OPP mentioned “investigators imagine the identical people are both concerned in Hajtimiri’s abduction or can determine those that are accountable.”
Graham mentioned there is no such thing as a info relating to a motive or rationale for Hajtimiri’s abduction, and no ransom demand has been obtained thus far.
He mentioned the OPP is conscious that a person was charged with prison harassment on Jan. 21, in Wasaga Seashore.
“That particular person was identified to Elnaz and had beforehand had a relationship along with her,” Graham mentioned.
“The accused was launched following a bail listening to and is scheduled to seem earlier than the Ontario Courtroom of Justice in Collingwood in the present day, April 12. That matter stays earlier than the courts.”
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Graham mentioned anybody with info relating to Haktamiri’s abduction or her whereabouts can to contact the designated tip line at 1-833-728-3415, their native police, or Crime Stoppers.
“We hope that anybody with any info will do the precise factor. Come ahead to police and assist convey decision to Elnaz’s household,” he mentioned.
“Should you haven’t finished so already, I might urge you to go searching your properties, your neighbourhood, and doubtlessly anyplace else for any clues that could be of help as to what occurred to Elnaz.”
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OPP officers additionally made the enchantment in each Farsi and Arabic on Tuesday.
“We desperately want your assist. When you’ve got any info, please share with the police,” Hajtamiri’s mom, Fariba Hajtamiri mentioned in a press release.
“I urge you, as a mom, to information us and inform us something you already know. Please assist us discover Elnaz.”