Surrey RCMP have called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) after a body was discovered in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 5pm yesterday afternoon, Surrey RCMP located a body in an alley in the area of 103A Avenue and Old Yale Road.
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“Investigators sought assistance from the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and are working closely with BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of death,” says Cpl. Vanessa Munn.
“At this time, it is believed criminality is a factor, therefore the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit.”
Police say that the area “surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time”. Investigators are still in the process of interviewing witnesses and canvasing the area for evidence.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca..