On Dec. 4, 2023, at 12:05 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a call of a person who had been found deceased in a wooded area near Westside Park. The death was later deemed suspicious and Edmonton RCMP Major Crimes Unit took carriage of the investigation, assisted by Grande Prairie General Investigation Section. Grande Prairie RCMP would like to inform the public that there is no concern for public safety. The investigation is still ongoing and the scene is being held until further notice. The public is asked not to approach the scene in order not to interfere with the investigation.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 403-945-7200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP

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