July 16, 2019
Edmonton, Alberta
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) continues to investigate the homicide of Kevin William Sim. On July 12, 2019 MCU put out a public request for dash cam video. While there has been information provided from the public by way of dash cam video, tips and possible leads, MCU continues to seek anyone's available video from Whitemud Drive and the intersection of Highways 14 and 21 as previously requested.
Attached is a surveillance photo of Kevin Sim from June 30, 2019. The RCMP MCU believes it was captured before his disappearance that evening.
If you have any videos and/or information, please contact Strathcona RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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Contact information
Corporal Laurel Scott
Media Relations Group
780-890-2685
Backgrounder
July 12, 2019
Strathcona County RCMP on scene of deceased male – Update #2
Edmonton, Alta. – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) are requesting public assistance in relation to this incident.
MCU are looking for any dash cam videos of vehicles travelling east or west bound on the Whitemud Drive between 111th Street and the east leg of Anthony Henday Drive. MCU also request the same for the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 21. The time frame requested for both locations is between 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2019, and 9:30 a.m. on July 1, 2019.
If you have any videos and/or information, please contact Strathcona RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store."
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Media Contact:
Corporal Chris Warren
Media Relations Group
780-509-3970 (option 5)
July 12, 2019
Strathcona County RCMP on scene of deceased male – Update #1
Strathcona County, Alta. – The adult male has been identified as Kevin William Sim (22) of Edmonton. An autopsy was performed and it was concluded to be a homicide. Edmonton Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate this incident.
No further information will be released at this time.
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Media Contact:
Corporal Jon Cormier
Media Relations Group
403-420-4866
July 10, 2019
Strathcona County RCMP on scene of deceased male
Strathcona County, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP with the support of the General Investigation Section, Edmonton Major Crimes Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit are currently investigating the discovery of a deceased adult male.
At 8:22 a.m. this morning the RCMP responded to the call from a passerby who discovered the male in a field near the intersection of Highways 14 and 21.
Several police members are on scene and the area is being contained. There is no public safety concern, and no determination has been made yet about the nature of this incident.
This investigation is in its preliminary stages and no further information is immediately available. An update will be provided when able.
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Media Contact:
Cpl. Laurel Scott
Media Relations Group
780-890-2685
