RCMP Major Crimes Unit request public's assistance *update 3*

February 8, 2021
Strathcona County, Alberta

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Christian Nyabirungu
Christian Nyabirungu
Christian Nyabirungu
Christian Nyabirungu

RCMP Major Crimes continue to seek the public's assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant in relation to a homicide investigation.

Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton, Alta. is wanted for first degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Nyabirungu may have since changed his appearance but is described as:

  • Black skin
  • 6' 2" tall
  • 240 lbs
  • Black hair
  • Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, Alta.; North Battleford, Sask.; Toronto, Ont.; and has family in Montreal, Que.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christian Nyabirungu is asked to call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

Background:

March 28, 2019

RCMP Major Crimes Unit request public's assistance *update 2*

RCMP Major Crimes continue to seek the public's assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant in relation to a homicide investigation.

Police are looking for the public's assistance in locating Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton who is wanted for First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault.

Nyabirungu is described as:

  • Black skin
  • 6' 2" tall
  • 240 lbs
  • Black hair
  • Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, Alta.; North Battleford, Sask.; and has family in Montreal, Que.

If you come into contact with this individual, please do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.

The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident to please call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com ( http://www.p3tips.com/ ) or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Background:

March 9, 2019

RCMP Major Crimes Unit request public's assistance

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathcona RCMP have charged the following males with First Degree Murder in regard to the September 13, 2019 murder of Aldane Mesquita:

A 33-year-old male of Edmonton is charged with First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault;

A 34-year-old male of Edmonton is charged with First Degree Murder, Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault;

A 31-year-old male of Edmonton is charged with First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault;

A 29-year-old male of Edmonton is charged with First Degree Murder and Kidnapping.

Police are looking for the public's assistance in locating Christian Nyabirungu who is wanted for First Degree Murder Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault.

Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton. Nyabirungu is described as:

  • Black skin
  • 6' 2" tall
  • 240 lbs
  • Black hair
  • Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, Alta.; North Battleford, Sask.; and has family in Montreal, Que.

If you come into contact with this individual, please do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.

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Contact information

Constable Chantelle Kelly
Media Relations
587-337-2673

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