UPDATE: Hamilton man accused of murder released in ‘error’ from Burlington court

UPDATE: Halton Regional Police say that Nana-Yaw Asante, a 23-year-old Hamilton man believed to be mistakenly released from custody in Burlington, was located and arrested late Saturday in Oshawa without incident.

A search is on for a 23-year-old Hamilton man accused of murder who was released from custody in error in Burlington.

Halton Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nana-Yaw Asante who has been charged with multiple offenses by the Ontario Provincial Police, including Attempted Murder with a Firearm.

If observed by members of the public, police say do not approach him and immediately call 911.

Police are seeking a warrant for the offense of Unlawfully at Large after Asante attended a Burlington Court on October 10, 2024, for an unrelated matter and was released from custody in error.

Asante, pictured below, is described as a black male who is five-foot-five tall and 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

“Asante is encouraged to retain counsel and contact HRPS,” said Halton police.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the on-duty 1 District Staff Sergeant at 905-825-4747 extension 2410.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through the website at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.