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OTTAWA — Nick Vachon, the co-founder of the Escapade Music Festival wanted for stealing the proceeds from the festival, has been found by police in Aruba.
Vachon, 26, appeared in court Wednesday to be formally charged with theft over $5,000 and possession over $5,000.
The balding and heavyset Vachon appeared in court by video with his hands cuffed in front of him Wednesday.
Vachon said little more than his name during the brief appearance.
He was remanded in custody until Friday, when he will appear again by video from jail.
Vachon was one of the partners in DNA Presents who staged the Escapade Music Festival at Ottawa Stadium June 30 and July 1. After the festival, proceeds from ticket and liquor sales amounting to about $600,000 went missing.
Police issued a warrant for his arrest and a rental vehicle that Vachon had used was later found at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport in Montreal.
Vachon was arrested in Oranjestad, Aruba, and waived his right to contest his extradition.
Members of the Ottawa police travelled to Aruba and took custody of the Vachon. He was brought back to Ottawa on Aug. 14 with the assistance of the RCMP Air Services Unit.
More to come.
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