Body found near Canada Way in Burnaby: RCMP

Police investigate near Canada Way and Kensington in Burnaby on Thursday August 15, 2024.
Police investigate near Canada Way and Kensington in Burnaby on Thursday August 15, 2024. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted August 15, 2024 7:46 pm.

Last Updated August 16, 2024 1:26 pm.

The Burnaby RCMP says it has ruled out foul play after a body was found in the area of Canada Way near Kensington Thursday.

Police say the call came in around 4:30 p.m.

“Burnaby Front Line officers are currently on scene with BC Coroners Service,” Corp. Laura Hirst told 1130 News Radio.

“Burnaby RCMP have ruled out foul-play we are working with the BC Coroners Service to investigate the cause of death,” Hirst said in a follow up statement Friday.

Police investigate near Canada Way and Kensington in Burnaby on Thursday August 15, 2024.
Police investigate near Canada Way and Kensington in Burnaby on Thursday August 15, 2024. (CityNews Image)

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