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Apparent Human Remains Found On Rural Property Abbotsford, B.C.

The Canadian Press, 24 Oct, 2016 10:17 AM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Homicide police are investigating after apparent human remains were found on a rural property in Abbotsford, B.C.

Abbotsford police say they were called Saturday afternoon after someone discovered what appear to be human remains.

Abbotsford Police patrol officers, Forensic Identification members and Major Crime detectives attended the scene.

They say the case has now been turned over to homicide investigators.

Update- The @AbbyPoliceDept possible human remains investigation has been transitioned to @HomicideTeam. https://t.co/30kDnX1Drg
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) October 23, 2016

Further information and updates will be provided by the IHIT Media Spokesperson-Corporal Meghan Foster.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the IHIT Tip Line at 1-877-551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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