Police seek public’s help in identifying vehicle involved in Omemee homicide

Grey Ford Focus was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in Omemee on February 18

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Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this vehicle of interest in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee on February 18, 2020. The Grey Ford Focus was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in Omemee shortly after the shooting at 1 p.m. (Supplied photos)
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this vehicle of interest in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee on February 18, 2020. The Grey Ford Focus was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in Omemee shortly after the shooting at 1 p.m. (Supplied photos)

Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle of interest in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Alex Tobin of Omemee.

The vehicle is described as a grey Ford Focus with tinted windows and steel winter rims.

It was last seen westbound on Highway 7 in the Town of Omemee shortly after the shooting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday (February 18).

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Update – Charges withdrawn

The second-degree murder charges against Aaron Simmonds and Zachary Simmonds were withdrawn on April 9, 2020. Police are still actively investigating this crime.

Police have already arrested 23-year-old Aaron Simmonds and 18-year-old Zachary Simmonds, both of Bethany, and charged them with second-degree murder. The accused men remain in custody.

Investigators are requesting any persons who may have witnessed this incident or can identify the vehicle to contact Kawartha Lakes OPP at 705-324-6741 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at kh.crimestoppersweb.com.

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