A man in his 40s has been apprehended by Halton police following the discovery of a deceased adult woman in a Burlington apartment early on Thursday morning.
Authorities responded to a well-being check at a residence near Guelph Line and Glencrest Road at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 10. Upon entering the apartment, officers found the woman deceased inside. The premises were empty of any other individuals.
Following investigations, a male suspect who had fled the scene before the arrival of the police was identified. The suspect was traced to the Niagara Falls area, leading to collaboration with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS).
The NRPS successfully located and apprehended the suspect around 7:45 a.m., within an hour of the initial call. Police have disclosed that the suspect and the deceased were acquainted with each other, and no additional suspects are being pursued at this time. Charges against the suspect are pending.
The Halton Regional Police Service Major Crime Bureau has taken over the case and urges anyone with relevant information to reach out to investigators at 905-825-4776.
