The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a fourth individual in relation to Elnaz HAJTAMIRI’s kidnapping investigation.
On May 24, 2023, Adams Suleman Ankamah, age 29 of Brampton, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Kidnapping, as per section 279(1)(a);
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, as per section 117.01(1);
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, as per section 95(1);
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, as per section 91(1);
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition, as per section 86(1);
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, as per section 92(1); and,
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $ 5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a).
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on June 1, 2023.
An outstanding arrest warrant has been issued for Deshawn DAVIS (below), age 35 of Toronto. Police also are looking to identify and speak to the individual(s) who rented vehicles in December 2021 (2nd below photo). This individual, or individuals, are not suspects, but may have information related to this case. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact the OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122 or through the dedicated tip line at 1-833-728-3415.
A $100,000 joint OPP and York Regional Police reward is available for anyone with information that will lead to Elnaz’s whereabouts.
Elnaz, 37 years old at the time, was abducted at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 12, 2022, from a residence on Trailwood Place in Wasaga Beach by three suspects dressed in police gear, but not actual uniforms. They fled in what is believed to be a white Lexus RX sport utility vehicle.
HAJTAMIRI stands approximately 160 cm (5’3″) tall. She is of slim build and had shoulder-length black hair until it had been cut to a shorter length before she was abducted. Photos of Elnaz and the suspects are available at opp.ca/news/#/mediakit.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit tips online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca/submit-a-tip. Members of the public are strongly urged to help share our message on social media using the hashtag #BringElnazHome.
