Young man wanted on 1st-degree murder charge after woman found dead in backyard

Calgary police are looking for a suspect wanted for first-degree murder after the body of a young woman was found in the city's northeast on Sunday morning.

AbderrahmaneBettahar,21,who goes byAdam, is described as six feet tallwith a slim build, light skin, brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be driving a 2004 dark blue Ford Explorer with Alberta licence plateBZH-5688.

He was originally considered a person of interest in the investigation. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued.

The body of a woman in her 20swas discovered about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday in the backyard of a home in the 1000 block of Maitland Drive N.E.

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Evidence at the scene led them to be believe the death was suspicious, said police.

An autopsy was conducted on Monday.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released, but police anticipated that information would be released on Tuesday.

Police told reporters Monday afternoonBettahar"was associated to the residence" where the body was found, but would not say if he lived there. He was not known to police.

Bettaharshould be considered dangerous and anyone who sees him or the vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately, said police.He should not be approached.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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