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Human remains found in Burnaby, IHIT suspects foul play

Darpan News Desk IHIT, 13 Aug, 2021 05:27 PM

On the morning of August 12 (yesterday), the Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of possible human remains located near the 6200-block of Darnley Street. Burnaby Frontline officers attended the scene and confirmed the remains to be human. At this time, police suspect the person to be a victim of foul play.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of the investigation.

IHIT deployed to Burnaby. No public safety concern. Scene secured. pic.twitter.com/XovN8l0RyC
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) August 13, 2021

If you were in the area of Darnley Street (including Norland Avenue and Kensington Avenue) and saw anything suspicious between Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. and early Thursday morning, please contact police.

Anyone with information or dash cam video is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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