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RCMP investigating human remains found in Grande Prairie

Mar 25, 2022 | 3:10 PM

The Grande Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating an incident that led to human remains being found in Grande Prairie on Thursday.

On March 24, just after 8:05 p.m., police received a report of human remains located in the snow in the area of 102 Street and 92 Avenue.

Mounties say the circumstances surrounding the death of this individual are unknown at this time.

Authorities are expected to be on scene over the weekend and ask the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

Investigators do not believe there is any threat to public safety as it relates to this death.

No further information will be provided until after an autopsy can be performed.

Anyone with information on the circumstances of this incident are asked to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.