Phuong Tan (Mike) NGUYEN
York Regional Police has partnered with the BOLO Program to help locate a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection with the murders of a Markham couple which occurred in the City of Vaughan in 2021.
Through the partnership with BOLO, a $50,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest Phuong Tan NGUYEN, aka: Mike, 37, of Toronto, wanted for two counts of First-Degree Murder. The BOLO Program is an initiative leveraging social media, technology and innovative engagement to raise awareness about wanted people and encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, just after 5:30 p.m., Quoc TRAN and Kristy NGUYEN were killed in a targeted attack that occurred at 111 Zenway Boulevard in the City of Vaughan.
Through the investigation and thanks to tips from the public, a vehicle operated by the suspects was located and the driver was identified as Recaldo LIBURD of Vaughan. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, he was arrested and charged with two counts of Accessory After the Fact of Murder. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket on July 17, 2023.
The investigation led officers to a lengthy search at the Twin Creeks Landfill and Environmental Center in Watford Ontario, where Quoc TRAN’s remains were recovered. A landfill in the USA has also been searched however, Kristy NGUYEN has still not been found.
A Canada-wide arrest warrant remains in effect for NGUYEN. He is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, do not approach him, instead call 9-1-1 immediately. The suspect is encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn himself in. Investigators are reminding the public that anyone who is, or has, assisted the suspect may be subject to criminal charges.
| Wanted | Charges | Description |
| Phuong Tan NGUYEN (aka: Mike) 37, of Toronto |
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“We are hopeful that this partnership with the BOLO Program, and the $50,000 reward, will increase our chances of locating Kristy and bring us closer to arresting this violent offender,” said Chief Jim MacSween.
Video of today’s press conference can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/oyF8vftZY5g
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit Tip line at 1-866-287-5025, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.