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Police set up dedicated tip line to help solve murder

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by Chris Daponte
Police set up dedicated tip line to help solve murder
Police continue to investigate after a passerby found the body of a dead man on Watson Road in Guelph-Eramosa on the evening of Aug. 4. Submitted photo

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have established a dedicated tip line as part of their efforts to solve the murder of a man found dead on Aug. 4 in Guelph-Eramosa.

On Aug. 4 at about 7:15pm, emergency crews responded to the area of Watson Road just south of Wellington Road 124, east of Guelph, after the body of a dead man was located on the road by a passerby.

Three days later, police confirmed the victim, Mohamed Amin Ismail, 25, of Ottawa, died by homicide.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact investigators on a dedicated, toll-free tip line at 1-833-744-8477.

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Investigators would like to speak with anyone that was in the area of Watson Road North and Wellington Road 124 between Aug. 2 and 4 who may have obtained footage with a dashcam or cell phone during that time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can also contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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