A wanted man in connection to the kidnapping of Elnaz Hajtamiri has been apprehended in the United States, OPP say.
On Monday, police say Deshawn Davis was apprehended in Redway, California, by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force and deputy U.S. marshals in the Northern District of California.
He had been added to the Bolo Program's Canada's 25 Most Wanted and the USMS' 15 Most Wanted Fugitive lists this year.
"We extend our gratitude to our law enforcement partners at the U.S. Marshals Service for apprehending a dangerous individual wanted in both Canada and the United States," OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns, Investigations and Organized Crime, said in a release on Tuesday afternoon.
"While this arrest is a significant step forward, our primary goal remains uncovering the truth about Elnaz Hajtamiri's disappearance and providing answers to her loved ones. Let this serve as a strong warning to those involved in Elnaz's kidnapping: we will not rest until we find out what happened to her and ensure that those responsible are held accountable."
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On January 12, 2022, around 8:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP responded to a report of an abduction from a residence on Trailwood Place in Wasaga Beach.
The suspects, described as three black men dressed in police gear - but not actual police uniforms - claimed to be there to arrest the victim.
Police say when the homeowner became suspicious and tried to call 9-1-1, he was overpowered and the victim was abducted.
The suspects fled in a vehicle described as a white sport utility vehicle (SUV), believed to be a Lexus RX.
Elnaz has not been seen since the incident.
Elnaz, who also goes by the surname Tamiri, was 37 years old at the time. She is described as 160 cm (5'3") tall, slim build, with shoulder-length black hair.
Investigators say they will continue to collaborate with law enforcement in the United States to further the investigation.
