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Skeletal remains found in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 12 Oct, 2021 02:32 PM

Surrey RCMP is investigating after skeletal remains were located in Newton.

On October 12, 2021, at 8:47 am, Surrey RCMP received a report of possible human skeletal remains located in bushes near 152 Street and 64 Avenue. City workers were in the area performing maintenance on the dyke when they discovered what they believed to be human skeletal remains.

Surrey RCMP Frontline police officers along with the General Investigation Unit, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and BC Coroners Service are on scene. The investigation is in its very early stages and there is no further information to provide at this time.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.

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