Man sought for murder in Toronto-area woman's death fled to Hong Kong

York Regional Police have issued a Canadian arrest warrant for a suspect in connection with the murder of Yuk-Ting Anita Mui, a Markham real estate agent. (York Region Police)

A man suspected in the first-degree murder of a Toronto-area woman has fled Canada, police say. York Region Police say border officials have confirmed that Zhixiong Marko Hu, 47, of Markham, has traveled to Hong Kong.

Yuk-Ying Anita Mui, a 56-year-old woman from Markham, Ontario, was reported missing by her family on August 9 and her charred remains were later found in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Police say they believe Mui disappeared from an address in Stouffville, Ontario, where he was working on a real estate deal, and was targeted.

York Regional Police said Hu faces a charge of first-degree murder and a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Police say investigators now plan to apply to Interpol for a Red Notice, a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and temporarily arrest a suspect.

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