Police Say A 'Dangerous' Man Was Released By Mistake In Toronto

Call 911 if you see him.
Toronto Police Are Looking For A 'Dangerous' Man That Was Released By Mistake
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Police are asking for the public's help in locating a dangerous criminal who was accidentally set free.

Toronto police reported that a man had appeared in court on July 16 to answer for criminal charges.*

Several of the charges were allegedly stayed in court and the suspect was released.

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A man appeared in court to answer to criminal charges. He was released from the holding facility in error.

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However, the accused was supposed to remain in custody to answer to other unrelated charges. 

The man, 24-year-old Michael Berhane, is described as "violent and dangerous." 

Berhane has an Ontario-wide warrant and is wanted for 12 criminal charges.

Those include possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Police are asking residents not to approach Berhane if they see him and to call 911 immediately.

*Editor's note: This article has been updated.

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