RCMP and BC Coroner's service investigating discovery of deceased individual

A Friday morning call to investigate the discovery of a body in the Mount Hays area has now become a collaborative investigation for the Prince Rupert detachment of the RCMP and the BC Coroners office.

Background to the case file came from an information release from the North District office today, which outlined how Prince Rupert RCMP and other emergency personnel were called to the area at 10:30 this morning.

Upon arrival responding officers from the RCMP and members of Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue discovered the body, determining that it was deceased.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the person continues, at this time the identity and gender of the individual is not being released.

RCMP and BC Coroner's Service continue to investigate the cause of death
after the discovery of a body in the Mount Hays area off Wantage Road

Should you have information regarding the case, you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert Detachment at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

The information release from the North District office can be viewed here.

For more information related to Northwest Emergency Response files see our archive page here