Man on Canada’s most wanted list may be in Ottawa: Police

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Edmonton police have issued an alert that one of the top fugitives on the Bolo Program reward list could be in Ottawa.

In a message on X, formerly Twitter, reposted by Ottawa police, Edmonton police said they have “reason to believe Joseph Chlala could be in the Ottawa area.”

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Chlala, 23, is wanted on second-degree murder charges for the killing of Osama Ali, 21, who died of gunshot wounds in Edmonton on June 12, 2023.

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Police said Chlala has connections in Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa. He is described as being five feet five inches with a heavy build, brown hair and green eyes.

The man is listed at No. 7 on the Bolo Project’s 10 most wanted list.

There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Anyone who sees Chlala is warned not to approach him but call 911.

If you have any information about Chlala’s current whereabouts, contact the Ottawa police at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 or Edmonton Police Service directly at 780-423-4567.

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