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Dangerous suspect evading police, may be in Western provinces

A man wanted for second-degree murder in the Yukon may be evading police in British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
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Michael Thomas MacPherson


A man wanted for second-degree murder in the Yukon may be evading police in British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan.


Michael Thomas MacPherson, who may also go by the names of Michael Pound, Michael Proud or Steven Price, was charged in connection with the death of 27-year-old John Tanner Sinclair, who died of stab wounds in the early morning hours of July 15 in Whitehorse, Yukon.


MacPherson is believed to have fled the Territory. He is known to have spent time and to have contacts in all three western provinces.


He is described as a 32-year-old Caucasian male, 5'10" and approximately 220 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has several tattoos on both arms, chest and both calves. He is known to colour or highlight his hair. His teeth are reported to be in visibly very poor condition.


He may be driving a red, older model Toyota Corolla, possibly with several dents. It may be carrying the Yukon licence plate AVR55 or HHS50.


MacPherson is believed to be a drug user. He is considered armed, dangerous and violent and should not be approached.


If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts or activities of Michael MacPherson, they are urged to call 911 or their local police immediately. The telephone number for Whitehorse RCMP is 867-667-5555.