The Durham Regional Police Service Homicide Unit has identified a suspect and issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for 25-year-old Kane Booth in the homicide of 47-year-old Joshua Ibbitson.
On April 30, 2025, members of DRPS West Division responded to a check on well-being call in the area of Fairport Road and Third Concession Road in Pickering, where officers located a deceased male in a vehicle. The Coroner's Office was notified and attended the scene, and a post-mortem examination determined the death was the result of a homicide.
Booth, a 25-year-old male from Pickering, is wanted for first-degree murder. He is described as male, white, 5'11" with a slim build, with light brown hair and brown eyes.
Investigators have confirmed that Booth has left the country, according to the release.
Anyone with information about this homicide or Booth's location is urged to call Detective Stewart of the DRPS Homicide Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5416. Anonymous tips can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Booth is a suspect; the allegations against him have not been proven in court.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Oct 14, 2026, 4:57 p.m.
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- www.drps.ca
