Jastinder Athwal Found Dead In North Vancouver Creek

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 31 May, 2016 09:53 AM

VANCOUVER — Police say the body of a missing 34-year-old man has been found in a North Vancouver creek.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police were called Sunday about a body in Lynn Creek.

Investigators say the victim was Jastinder Athwal.

Anyone who has info, or saw Jastinder Athwal after May 19 is asked to contact #IHIT. Foul play not yet confirmed. Autopsy results required.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 30, 2016

He was reported missing Thursday after friends and family had not seen him in a week.

Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death and whether foul play was a factor.

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