Police look for ‘critical information’ on suspicious Port Coquitlam death
A woman in her late-20s was found dead in a Burns Road home on April 16, Coquitlam RCMP confirmed Monday.
The death is suspicious, according to police.
“Investigators believe that there are people who may have critical information about this suspicious death and are asking those individuals to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550,” stated Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Alexa Hodgins in a press release.
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After receiving a report of a suspicious death, Coquitlam RCMP headed to the home on Burns Road near Dominion Avenue slightly before 8 a.m. on April 16.
Coquitlam RCMP have liaised with the RCMP’s homicide division. However, until police understand the circumstances surrounding the women’s death, Coquitlam RCMP will lead the investigation, according to Hodgins.
The death is not believed to be gang related, according to police.
Speaking to CityNews, Hodgins answered questions regarding the lengthy police presence which included technicians wearing hazmat suits.
“It was just part of the investigation. We were there for almost a week and the property is quite extensive, consisting of multiple buildings, as well as just the land size of the property,” she said.
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