Suspected Manitoulin Island Kidnapping Victim Found Safe, 2 Arrested: OPP

Police in Northern Ontario say the victim of a reported kidnapping on Manitoulin Island has been located and a third suspect has been identified.

Ontario Provincial Police issued a statement Saturday morning saying 27-year-old William Paibomsai-Lesage was approached by two men in Wikwemikong uninhabited territory Thursday morning.

They claim he was assaulted and forced into a black Chevrolet Silverado truck.

Police said two suspects have been arrested and are facing kidnapping charges, but the OPP and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service are looking for a third.

A Saturday evening update from the OPP says Paibomsai-Lesage has been found safe.

They say they have identified the third suspect, but have provided few other details, including whether that person has been arrested or if charges are expected.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 27, 2024

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