Lambton OPP officials allege: An investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is now underway following the discovery of human remains at Walpole Island First Nation on March 17, 2021.
Members from the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, and OPP Canine Unit are assisting Walpole Island First Nation with the investigation.
Initial investigation has deemed the death to be suspicious, however there is no identified threat to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing and an update will be provided when information becomes available.
Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP Crime Unit at 519-882-1011 or 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
