An Ottawa man convicted of several firearms-related offences is wanted by Toronto Police for allegedly removing his ankle monitor.

On Feb. 17, 2023, Kuot Akoi was charged but released from custody with conditions to wear the device.

The 30-year-old was recently convicted of the charges and was to turn himself in and start serving his sentence.

However, on Thursday around 2:05 p.m., Toronto cops responded to the Yonge and Gerrard Sts. area after they say his court-ordered GPS ankle monitoring device.

Akoi is wanted for fail to comply with release order.

Convicted Ottawa man wanted in Toronto
Kuot Akoi, 30, of Ottawa, convicted on firearms-related charges, is wanted by Toronto Police for allegedly removing his GPS ankle monitoring device on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

He is described as 5-foot-11 with a thin build and short black hair, and was last seen wearing a blue jacket and burgundy pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at 222tips.com.

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