Peel Regional Police say investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains in Brampton on Thursday.
A spokesperson told Global News that Ontario Provincial Police were looking for a driver reportedly involved in a failure-to-remain crash in the area of Bovaird Drive East, west of Highway 410, before 4:40 p.m.
During the search, officers found the remains and advised Peel Regional Police.
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As of Thursday evening, it was unclear how long the person’s remains were at the scene.
Forensics investigators and the coroner’s office were called in to assist with the investigation.
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