Wellington OPPWellington County OPP are searching for this vehicle of interest connected to the disappearance and death of Jason John Brown of Kitchener, last seen in Harriston on March 12, 2019 (Photo courtesy of Wellington County OPP)
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OPP recover two vehicles connected to homicide

Wellington County OPP have recovered two vehicles that were sought in connection to the homicide of Jason John Brown.

Brown, 43, of Kitchener, was last seen on Jessie Street in Harriston on March 12, 2019. His body was located the following day, just north of Whitby.

After investigators released the descriptions of three vehicles of interest believed to have been involved in the homicide, officers were able to locate a white Chevrolet Cruze and a red Dodge minivan. The search continues for a light-coloured Chrysler 300.

Investigators with the Wellington County OPP, under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, are working with the Centre of Forensic Sciences to process the vehicles and examine them for evidence.

The Ontario government is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jason John Brown. There is also a reward of $5,000 being offered by Wellington Crime Stoppers for any tips that lead to an arrest.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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