Body found believed to be missing New Westminster mother
Posted April 27, 2020 10:21 am.
Last Updated April 27, 2020 7:44 pm.
NEW WESTMINSTER (NEWS 1130) — The body of a deceased person, believed to be missing New Westminster mother Nirla Sharma, was found Sunday along the shoreline of the Fraser River on the border of New Westminster and Burnaby.
The cause of death is being investigated, according to New Westminster police.
Foul play is not suspected at the moment.
Burnaby RCMP contacted the New Westminster Police Department at about 4 p.m. on Sunday after reports of a deceased person.
New Westminster Police Major Crime Unit detectives and B.C. Coroners Service attended the scene to investigate.
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Investigators believe the deceased person is Sharma, police said.
“This is a tragic conclusion in the search for Mrs. Sharma. At this time, there is no evidence of foul play, but the cause of death is yet to be determined,” Sgt. Jeff Scott says in a release.
“The New Westminster Police Victim Assistance Unit is providing support to the family during this very difficult and sad time. We would like to thank the public for their efforts and assistance, and we understand that this news is difficult for everyone.”
Major crime unit detectives will work with the coroner in the coming days to determine the cause of death, police says.
Sharma, 44, was initially reported missing in February after she disappeared from her home around 4 a.m.
Sharma had left her phone and bank cards behind and did not show up for work that day.
