Bradford man wanted in deadly Newmarket double-stabbing
Posted February 15, 2014 12:19 pm.
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Police in York Region have identified a suspect wanted for first-degree murder after a double-stabbing in Newmarket on Wednesday night.
Officers were called about the incident around 10:30 p.m. and when they arrived at the scene near Huron Heights and Davis drives, they found two men with stab wounds.
One of the men, 65-year-old Ronidy Roseborough of Newmarket, died in hospital. The other remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Witnesses said they saw three suspects fleeing in a dark SUV. Police believe John Jansen, 38, of Bradford was one of them.
He is white, five-foot-six, 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes and several tattoos on his arms.
He could be extremely violent and should not be approached. If you see him, call police.
Anyone with information about Jansen or the other two suspects should call the homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
