Police investigating after body found in burnt vehicle

Southeast District, Chase, Major Crimes Unit

2022-04-26 15:33 PDT

File # 2022-865

On April 22, 2022 just before 1p.m. the Chase RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned and burned- out vehicle parked near Skmana Lake near Chase, BC.

Chase RCMP front line members attended the scene and discovered the burnt older sedan in the area of the Skmana Lake Road and Loakin Bear Creek Road. Upon further inspection, the body of an unknown individual was found inside the vehicle.

As this is an unexpected and suspicious death, the SED MCU has taken conduct of the investigation.

Investigators know the Skmana Forest Service road area is frequently used as a recreational area, and are urging anyone with trail or dash cam footage to call the RCMP Major Crime information line 1-877-987-8477 said Sergeant Chris Manseau, Media Relations Officer for the BC RCMP. Investigators are still working on identifying the deceased individual and no further details are available at this time.

A dog was located wandering in the general vicinity of the burned-out vehicle. Investigators are releasing a photo of this dog hoping someone may recognize it, which might help the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Southeast District Major Crime Unit information line at 1-877-987-8477

Released by

Sgt. Chris Manseau

Email: chris.manseau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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