Quebec police arrest man after body of missing woman found southwest of Montreal

By The Canadian Press on September 26, 2024.

Quebec provincial police arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of 29-year-old Kelsey Watt, who was reported missing over the weekend southwest of Montreal.

Police say they found a woman’s body today near Watt’s home in Hemmingford, Que., adding that an autopsy has been ordered.

Later in the day, investigators with the crimes against persons unit arrested a man in his 30s in connection with her disappearance.

Police say in a statement they are attempting to clarify the man’s involvement in the case.

Watt was last seen about 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in Hemmingford, a town on the Quebec-U.S. border about 50 kilometres southwest of Montreal.

A vast search for the missing woman took place over the weekend involving provincial police patrol officers, specialized police units, local firefighters and the RCMP.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2024.

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