OPP Hunt Two Ottawa Men in Connection with Perth Murder
Ottawa is at the centre of an active murder investigation after Ontario Provincial Police identified two local men as suspects in the killing of a man whose body was found in a park in Perth, Ontario.
According to OPP, the two Ottawa men are currently wanted in connection with the murder, and investigators believe they may have left the province entirely — with tips suggesting the pair could now be in British Columbia.
What We Know About the Case
The victim was discovered in a Perth park, a small town roughly 90 kilometres southwest of Ottawa in Lanark County. While police have not yet released extensive details about the circumstances of the death, the fact that two Ottawa residents have been named as suspects points to a connection between the capital and the Lanark County community.
OPP has not publicly identified the suspects by name at this stage, but the cross-country flight — if confirmed — signals the urgency of the investigation. Law enforcement agencies across Canada are typically alerted when suspects are believed to have crossed provincial borders.
A Community on Alert
Perth is a quiet, historic town that draws visitors for its charming downtown and proximity to the Ottawa Valley. News of a murder in a local park has understandably shaken residents, and the possibility that the accused have moved as far as B.C. adds another layer of anxiety to an already troubling situation.
For Ottawa residents, the case is a reminder that violent crime can have ripple effects well beyond city limits. OPP are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the two men to come forward immediately.
How to Help
If you have any information about the suspects or their possible location in British Columbia or elsewhere, OPP is asking the public to contact them directly or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
This is a developing story. More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Source: CBC Ottawa
