Edmonton Man wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant

Posted Dec 26, 2013 10:20 pm.

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A Canada wide warrant has been issued for a 23-year old Edmonton man.

Justin Kenneth Sandquist is believed to be responsible for the December 18th stabbing death of 25 year old Aaron Cote.

The stabbing happened in an Edmonton motel parking lot.

Sandquist is described as a white male, around 5’10 tall and 185 lbs.

He has short, brown hair, shaved on the side, hazel eyes and sleeve-style tattoos on both arms.

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for Sandquist’s arrest on charges of first degree murder, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal hit and run.

The suspect has ties to Edmonton, Grande Prairie and High Prairie.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sanquist is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

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