The Waterloo Regional Police Service has launched the identify of a person they are saying may have data on the suspicious loss of life of an eight-year-old boy in Cambridge.
Police stated on Monday afternoon their search continues for 41-year-old Curtis Hesselink.
"At this level investigators imagine there's a concern for his security and well-being," stated Const. Andre Johnson on the press convention. "We're asking anybody who sees him to not method, however to name 911 or go away an nameless tip with Crime Stoppers."
Police stated Saturday that the person was believed to be armed and harmful.
"The preliminary data that we obtained is that there may doubtlessly be firearms related to this particular person," stated Const. Johnson. "Since that point, and thru additional investigation, we not have that rapid concern for public security. At this cut-off date… our concern is for the wellbeing and security of Mr. Hesselink."
Police stated the boy was discovered lifeless Saturday morning at a house on Townline Street close to Hespeler Village.
Quickly after they started a seek for Hesselink, though they didn't launch his identify.
"On the time, that was the precedence," stated Const. Johnson. "Because the investigation has progressed we're releasing extra data within the hopes of finding this particular person, each for his well-being and since we imagine that he has additional data that might help the investigation."
Curtis Hesselink. (Submitted/WRPS)
Hesselink is described as white, 5-foot-11 with blue eyes, a skinny construct, brief blonde hair, and facial scruff. He was final seen carrying brown khaki pants and presumably a darkish army-style bucket hat.
Police stated Hesselink and the boy, who has not been recognized, have been identified to one another however didn't say how.
NEIGHBOURS SHOCKED
Individuals who reside within the space stated they have been shocked and saddened to be taught in regards to the boy’s loss of life.
"Each time a toddler's life is misplaced, it hits near dwelling," stated Catherine Vanderlaan, who has lived within the space for almost 40 years. "We're all very upset. It isn't a harmful neighbourhood and I do not suppose it is any extra harmful now. It is only a very tragic occasion that is occurred."
"I've met just a few neighbours round right here, everybody appears good," stated Cameron Hughes, who lately moved to the world. "Simply to know that it was a child that it occurred to, it is devastating."
Waterloo regional police on Townline Street in Cambridge. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener) (Could 14, 2022)
The realm across the dwelling was cleared by Monday morning and the crime scene tape had been taken down.
Police stated they proceed to analyze within the space of Townline Street and River Street.
"The tragic loss of life of an 8-year-old, particularly underneath unclear circumstances, raises many considerations for our neighborhood," stated Police Chief Bryan Larkin in a media launch. "I wish to reassure Cambridge residents and the broader Waterloo Area neighborhood that we now have devoted investigators working across the clock to find out precisely what happened and find Mr. Hesselink safely."
A autopsy has been accomplished however police stated the boy's reason for loss of life has not but been decided.
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