Human remains located in Cloverdale

Surrey

2023-02-15 09:30 PST

File # 2023-25444

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of the discovery of human remains.

On February 15, 2023 at 12:42 pm, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of what appeared to be human remains found in a wooded area on an empty lot in the 19000-block of Fraser Highway.

Police have secured the scene and the Integrated Forensic Identification Team have been called to the scene. The BC Coroners Service has been advised.

Police are working to identify the deceased individual, and will be liaising with the Coroner, who will determine possible cause of death. It is too early in the investigation to determine whether or not criminality is a factor.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

For media inquiries contact:
Cst. Sarbjit K. Sangha
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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