Canada-wide warrant issued for man who removed ankle bracelet ahead of sentencing for Calgary murder
Posted Sep 14, 2023 12:31 pm.
Last Updated Sep 14, 2023 12:34 pm.
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted by Calgary police in connection to a 2020 manslaughter case.
Calgary police say before his sentencing date on March 16, 2023, Joseph Chlala, removed the ankle bracelet that was issued as part of his bail conditions.
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He then failed to appear in court and has not been seen since.
Chlala is still wanted by Calgary investigators in connection to this incident.
The 22-year-old man was charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the 2020 death of Christian Navos, who was killed in Legacy in what police determined to be a drug dispute.
CANADA-WIDE WARRANT
In March 2023, we issued a warrant for Joseph CHLALA, who is wanted in Calgary for manslaughter with a firearm in relation to the 2020 death of Christian NAVOS.
It is believed that before his sentencing date in Calgary on Thursday, March 16, 2023,… https://t.co/QROH9m9TDG
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) September 14, 2023
However, the Canada-wide warrant issued Thursday also names Chlala as a suspect in the June 14, 2023 homicide of 21-year-old Osama Ali, which happened in Edmonton.
“While he could be anywhere, we understand he has connections in Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa so we’re asking citizens to keep a mindful eye out for him,” Edmonton Homicide Acting Staff Sergeant Jared Buhler said in a press release. “We believe Chlala has access to weapons, so citizens are reminded not to approach him if seen, but to contact police immediately.”
Chlala is described as 5’5″ with a heavy build, brown hair and green eyes.
