(KINGSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County, is investigating after human remains were located in the Town of Kingsville.

On April 26, 2022 at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers attended the location, for the report of human remains found by an excavation crew working in the area.

The scene was secured and OPP are working in conjunction with the Regional Coroner’s Office and a Forensic Anthropologist.

Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is in the early stages and more information will be released when it becomes available.

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