Man charged with second-degree murder in death of 76-year-old woman in Mono
Police tape is shown in this file photo. (Graeme Roy / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
A 49-year-old man is charged in the death of a 76-year-old woman after police were called to a residence on Highway 10 about a suspicious death in the Town of Mono on Tuesday night.
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Provincial police with the Dufferin County detachment arrested and charged the accused with second-degree murder.
Detectives are in the area of Highway 10, continuing the investigation.
Police have not disclosed details surrounding the woman's death, including the relationship between the victim and the accused.
Police urge anyone with information on the case to contact Dufferin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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