Laval police search for suspect in death of 71-year-old woman
A 71-year-old woman was found dead outside her apartment building Saturday afternoon, and Laval police are now searching for a 31-year-old male suspect.
The man, Christophe Oliviera, lived with the victim but is not related to her.
Police say he was seen with a man at a Metro station after the woman was found dead, and that man is being considered an important witness.
"Someone who is trying to help him hide, or trying to help him run away can be accused of the complicity after the fact," said Laval police Const. Stéphanie Beshara.
Beshara said police won't reveal at which station the two were seen, as it may hurt the investigation.
Police say they responded to a 911 call Saturday, reporting an incident at a duplex on Pacifique Avenue in the Laval-des-Rapides area.
They say the woman's body showed signs of violence.
Oliviera is described by police as a white man with a beard, who speaks French. He is six feet tall, weighs 198 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
They say Olivera has tattoos on his neck, back and chest, as well as a star tattooed on his left hand. A skull and book are etched on his left arm.
Police say he is known to them.
They say anyone with information can share it anonymously at 450-662-INFO (4636) or by calling 911 and mentioning the file "LVL 180 623 038."
