THUNDER BAY - A southern Ontario man charged with two counts of first-degree murder was improperly released from custody, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Solicitor General has confirmed.
Kareem Zedan, 22, of Pickering was arrested in Thunder Bay on March 24 with a double homicide in the city of Brantford dating back to July 2019.
On Thursday, Thunder Bay Police Service sent out a media release stating Zedan had escaped from lawful custody from the local district jail and he now remains at large.
Ministry of Solicitor General spokesperson Kristy Denette confirms in an emailed statement that the inmate was released from the local jail in error.
“Any improper release of an inmate is unacceptable and the ministry takes these matters very seriously,” she said. “Police were immediately notified and efforts are being made to locate the individual and return them to custody.”
The accused is described by police as a black male, 6’1” tall with a thin build. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Police say Zedan is considered dangerous and possibly armed.
A previous media release issued by the Brantford Police Service says Zedan is charged in connection with the July 2019 deaths of Dorothy Lynn Vanevery, 62, and Larry Reynolds, 64, who were found deceased in their home on Park Road South in Brantford.
If you see Zedan, do not confront or approach him and call 911 immediately.
