Manhunt Ends: Indian-Origin Armed Robber Arrested in Toronto After 18 Months on the Run
A man of Indian origin, convicted of armed robbery and other offenses, has been apprehended in Toronto after evading authorities for 18 months. Nicholas Singh, 23, was reportedly listed among Canada’s “most wanted” individuals before his arrest on Friday night.
Singh, a federal offender, was “unlawfully at large” as of May 31, 2024, prompting a public appeal from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in August. Police stated he was subject to a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release conditions.
According to an OPP statement released Saturday, Singh is currently serving a sentence of five years, five months, and 10 days, as reported by the Toronto Sun.
Did you know?-Statutory release is a conditional release granted to federal offenders after they’ve served a portion of their sentence. It allows them to reintegrate into society under supervision, but can be revoked if conditions are breached.
Arrest Details and New Allegations
Officers located Singh inside a vehicle near the intersection of Bathurst and dupont streets around 11:20 pm local time. Toronto Police allege that during the arrest,Singh was found in possession of a firearm,despite a prior court order prohibiting him from owning weapons.
“It is further alleged that officers located a firearm, extended magazine, and ammunition,” police stated, adding that Singh was taken into custody “without incident.”
Pro tip:-Possessing a firearm with an altered serial number is a serious offense, often indicating the weapon was stolen or used in other crimes. It hinders tracking and investigation efforts.
Singh now faces a series of new charges related to the alleged firearm possession. Thes include possessing a restricted or prohibited firearm without a valid license or registration certificate, possessing a firearm without the required license, possessing a prohibited weapon or device without authorization, occupying a vehicle with a firearm, possessing a loaded regulated firearm, and possessing a firearm with an altered serial number.
The arrest brings an end to a lengthy search for Singh, and authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his unlawful release and subsequent alleged offenses.
Reader question:-What factors might contribute to an offender being “unlawfully at large”? What systemic changes could prevent similar situations?
