Ottawa police looking for vehicle of interest in murder of 16-year-old

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Dec 9, 2021 08:25:00 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service's (OPS) Homicide Unit is asking the public for information about a vehicle being linked with the murder of John Ndayishimiye.

The 16-year-old was killed at a home on Elmira Drive, on December 6, 2021.

Investigators are looking to speak to anyone who saw the blue Ford F-150 in the area of Cobden Road, Iris Street, Baseline Road and Woodroffe Avenue, between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., on the day of the homicide.

Police would also like to speak with anyone who was in those areas during that time, and has dashcam or video surveillance footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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