OPP are searching for a suspect in relation to a kidnapping

OPP are searching for a suspect in relation to a kidnapping

Posted on January 25, 2023

(CAYUGA, ON) – Investigators from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment Crime Unit are seeking assistance from the public in locating an individual wanted on outstanding warrants.

 

Haldimand County OPP currently holds arrest warrants for 53-year-old Ronald James CLAUSE of Haldimand County, Ontario for the following offences:

 

·      Kidnapping while using a firearm,

·      Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose,

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm and

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order.

 

The accused is described as an Indigenous male about 5′ 8″, 230 pounds, muscular build, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is known to frequent Hagersville and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. 

 

Please Note: If you observe this person, please call 9-1-1 immediately, do not approach or attempt to interact with them as they are known to carry weapons and can be violent. 

 

Police request anyone with information on the whereabouts of this individual to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.