EGAN TOWNSHIP - New photos have been released of a person police are trying to locate in connection with a homicide investigation near Matheson.
OPP released three new photos of 43-year-old Lucas MacDonald today on social media. He may have a gun and police are warning the public not to approach him.
#SouthPorcOPP continue to attempt to locate Lucas MACDONALD for info on a death investigation. OPP also believe he may be in possession of a firearm. DO NOT APPROACH. Call OPP immediately @ 1-888-310-1122. Submit Anonymous info at https://t.co/Jg8Zf12YKY Stay vigilent. ^ms pic.twitter.com/phvMI6H69H
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) May 28, 2024
Police first appealed for information about MacDonald's whereabouts on Friday in relation to a suspicious death investigation in Egan Township, which is southwest of Matheson.
A body found in a wooded area has now been identified as Marcel Thoma, a missing person who was last heard from on May 17. Police believe it was a "firearm-related homicide."
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MacDonald is described as 5-foot-8, dark collar-length hair with some grey, and a thin short beard. He was last seen wearing a ball cap with a bandana underneath it and wrap-around sunglasses.
There are also two outstanding warrants out for his arrest for breach of recognizance in unrelated matters.
Anyone with information on the investigation or MacDonald's whereabouts is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.