A 71-year-old woman was found dead outside her apartment building Saturday afternoon and Laval police are now searching for a 31-year-old male suspect.
The man, Christophe Oliviera, lived with the victim and was last seen near the Cartier metro station.
Police say they responded to a 911 call yesterday, reporting an incident at a duplex on Pacifique Avenue in the Laval-des-Rapides area.
They say the woman's body showed signs of violence.
Oliviera is described by police as a white man with a beard, who speaks French. He is six feet tall, weighs 198 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
They say Olivera has tattoos on his neck, back and chest, as well as a star tattooed on his left hand. A skull and book are etched on his left arm.
Police say he is known to them.
They say anyone with information can share it anonymously at 450-662-INFO (4636) or by calling 911 and mentioning the file "LVL 180 623 038."