News Release
Official News Release
December 6th, 2021 AbbyPD investigators have now transitioned this investigation to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT)
Further information and updates will be provided by IHIT. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-4448
Original Release - Vehicle Fire Results in Suspicious Death
On December 5th, 2021, at 2:42 am, Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers responded to the 5000 block of Riverside Street for reports of a vehicle fire.
Upon the fire being extinguished by Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service, human remains were located within the vehicle.
Abbotsford Police Patrol Officers, Major Crime Detectives, and the Forensic Identification Unit remain on the scene. Officers are in the initial stages of this investigation and there are no further details at this time.
There is currently a road closure on Riverside Street between Hallert Road and Townshipline Road.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
AbbyPD file 2021-53756
Cst Paul Walker
Abbotsford Police Media Relief Relations Officer
[email protected]