homicide - pickering
october 9, 2023
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect wanted in the Pickering Casino Resort homicide.
On Monday, October 9, 2023, at approximately 5:05 am, police responded to reports of an armed person at the Pickering Casino Resort located at 888 Durham Live Avenue in Pickering.
Police arrived on scene and were directed inside of the casino where they located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to a Toronto-area trauma centre where he succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was identified as 34-year-old Michael FERDINAND.
There is a publication ban to release the suspect’s name as the suspect was 17-years -old at the time of the shooting. He is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for Second Degree Murder.
If you know the suspect’s whereabouts or you have had contact with the suspect and you want to remain anonymous – please call Crime Stoppers.
You will never have to identify yourself - and you will never have to testify in court - and the program does not use call display.
The $25,000 tip reward expires on November 26, 2026.
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Victim, Michael FERDINAND
homicide - Oshawa
March 11, 2026
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is now offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Michael Nigris in 2024.
Police continue to search for the suspects involved in the murder of 30-year-old Michael Nigris of Oshawa. The Durham Regional Police Service remains committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
In 2024, investigators hosted a press conference where photos and detailed descriptions of the suspects were publicly released in an effort to generate new information. Since that time, the investigation has remained active and ongoing, with detectives continuing to pursue all available investigative avenues.
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers is now offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., members of Central East Division were called to a parking lot near King Street West and Park Road in Oshawa for a male who had been shot. Life-saving measures were performed; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Members of the Homicide Unit have conducted an extensive and thorough investigation. Hundreds of hours of video have been reviewed, witnesses have been interviewed, and multiple investigative avenues have been pursued.
The suspect responsible for the shooting fled in a stolen black Ford F150 Raptor that was subsequently recovered shortly after on Dundee Avenue in Oshawa. Both Air1 and K9 attended the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The second suspect has ties to the stolen Ford F150 Raptor. Both suspects have been linked to the Lawrence Avenue West and Keele Street area in Toronto.
The first suspect is described as: male, Black, wearing a black surgical mask, dark hooded sweatshirt with a Puma emblem on the front, black Puma jogging pants, and black Air Force One running shoes.
The second suspect is described as: male, Black, with short dreadlock style hair. He was wearing glasses, a black hooded sweatshirt with ‘Champion’ written in white on the front, black pants, and black running shoes.
Michael is greatly missed by his family and community. Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of these suspects is urged to contact Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
Anyone who can identify these suspects, has video footage, or has any new information about this investigation is asked to contact Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
Remember CRIME doesn't pay... but Crime Stoppers does
Call us toll free at 1-800-222-8477
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You can remain anonymous, and you will not have to testify in court. This $15,000 tip reward will expire on January 21, 2027.
Victim, Michael NIGRIS
Homicide investigation
May 10, 2022
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police were called to attend a property on Concession Road 6 near Allbright Road in the town of Uxbridge - after human remains were discovered within a hockey bag floating on a pond on the property.
The remains were sent to the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services who confirmed the identity of the - male victim - to be Ariel KAPLAN, age 32, of Toronto. Mr. KAPLAN had been reported missing to the Toronto Police Service in early September 2021.
The missing person investigation indicated he was last seen in the area of Yonge Street and Shepphard Avenue in Toronto on August 29, 2021. Mr. KAPLAN was known to reside in an apartment near Yonge St and Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill.
The Durham Regional Police - Homicide Unit are working jointly with the Toronto Police Service and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The police investigators are looking to speak with anyone who spoke with or saw Mr. KAPLAN prior to his disappearance.
If you have any information about this case or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers. CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter. Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display.
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missing person
October 15, 1997
On October 15, 1997, Jami Furnandiz was last seen in the City of Oshawa. Jami had dropped her child off at daycare in Port Perry earlier in the day.
She was scheduled to attend school in Port Perry but never showed up for class. Jami has not been seen since.
Jami Furnandiz frequented the Oshawa downtown and would often hitchhike to travel from one location to another.
If you have any information about this missing person investigation and want to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers.
CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter.
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missing person
January 14, 2019
Addrienne McRobert was last seen on January 14, 2019 in the area of Olive Avenue and Court Street in Oshawa. Her family and friends have concerns for her safety as there has been no contact with her.
Police have concerns for Addrienne’s well-being and the investigators need the public's assistance to locate her.
Addrienne is described as female, white, about 5'0" tall, thin build, hazel eyes, dyed reddish shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket with "Bench" written in white letters on the back, a black "K-Swiss" windbreaker, dark guess jeans and tan winter moccasin boots.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Addrienne McRobert and want to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers.
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2006 COLD CASE - NEW EVIDENCE
DURHAM REGIONAL CRIME STOPPERS is asking for your help to solve a cold case from 2006.
On October 27, 2006, the remains of a female were discovered in a field near South Service Road and Holt Road, in Clarington.
Forensic investigators determined the woman was likely between 18 to 25-years of age. It was originally thought that the victim was either Caucasian or of Indigenous descent. The DRPS reached out to the DNA Doe Project - and - genetic genealogy suggests the female is of African and South-East Asian descent.
Although the female’s remains were not found until 2006, it is estimated that she could have died anytime between 1980 and 2004. She had prominent upper teeth and there was evidence of recent nasal surgery.
Originally found with the body was a woman’s digital Omni watch with a stainless-steel band which was sold exclusively at Consumers Distributing from 1981 to 1983.
Also found near the remains, was a size 9½ gold ring with a garnet between two one-point diamonds. The word “Burns” was stamped inside and the ring is believed to have been sold by Burns Jewelers, a family-run business on Simcoe Street in Oshawa from 1923 to 1994. The ring was made by A&A Manufacturing in Toronto.
Please view the attached sketch of the unidentified female provided by the DNA Doe Project - as well as the photos of the evidence found at the scene.
If you have any information about this case or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers.
CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter. Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display.
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