Third arrest made in violent kidnapping of Wanzhen Lu
Posted April 26, 2019 3:57 pm.
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A third man has been arrested in connection with the armed kidnapping of a 22-year-old international student in Markham last month.
On Thursday, York Region police executed a search warrant at a residence just outside of Collingwood and arrested 22-year-old Nathan Plater. Police won’t comment on the details of his involvement in the case but he has been charged with kidnapping, forcible confinement and possession of a prohibited firearm.
Wanzhen Lu was allegedly taken from his condo building’s parking garage on March 23 by three men armed with tasers. Three days later, Lu was found by a homeowner in Gravenhurst with minor injuries.
Abdullahi Adan, 37, of Toronto turned himself in to police on April 2 and is facing several charges, including kidnapping and forcible confinement.
Hashim Abdullahi, 33, was arrested at a residence in Brampton later that same day and has been charged with kidnapping, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and assault.
A Canada-wide warrant remains for a fourth suspect, 28-year-old Muzamil Addow of Toronto. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.
