Human remains found at West Point Beach

March 22, 2023
West Point, Prince Edward Island

News release

RCMP Major Crime and Prince District RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains located on the beach in West Point

On March 21 at approximately 2:45p.m., West Prince RCMP responded to a report that human remains had been found on a beach at West Point. A witness had been walking on the beach when they made the discovery.

PEI RCMP are working with the Coroner's office on this investigation. An autopsy has been ordered to positively identify the remains, and to confirm the cause of death. The RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading this investigating and the investigation is ongoing.

"Positive identification of the remains has not yet been completed, we will continue to share more information as it becomes available." – Cst Gavin Moore Media Relations Officer.

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File number: 2023371517

Backgrounder

Cst. Gavin Moore
Media Relations Officer
RCMP PEI
Ph: 902-218-2863

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