Investigation into Luke Joly-Durocher case continues

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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In March 2011, the North Bay Police Service commenced a missing person investigation into the disappearance of Luke Joly-Durocher, age 20 of Temiscaming P.Q. Mr. Joly-Durocher had last been seen in the downtown area of North Bay and had been visiting a residence on Sherbrooke St. As a result of the police response and the assistance of the media, numerous tips were received and acted upon. In April, 2011 information was received from an apparent witness with specific details and information regarding what happened to Luke Joly-Durocher. There was extensive investigation conducted by the North Bay Police Service with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police and Temiscaming detachment of the Surete du Quebec, including many interviews and several physical searches.

In October, 2011 members of the North Bay Police investigative team re-interviewed the witness and as a result of this interview it was determined that the information originally provided was false. As a result, Danielle Leduc-Mitchell, age 31 of North Bay is charged with Obstructing Police and Public Mischief and will appear in court on November 8, 2011 to answer to these charges.

The North Bay Police continues to seek public assistance in this ongoing missing person case.

Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to call Near north Crime Stoppers at 476-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222TIPS (8477)
Submit tip online at our website www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com
All tipsters remain anonymous.

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