At 3:10pm on Saturday June 8, 2024, 8 District (Lincoln/West Lincoln/Grimsby) uniform officers were called to the area of Nineteenth Street and Seventh Avenue in the Town of Lincoln following the report of a deceased female.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages; there is currently a heavy police presence in the area with Homicide detectives, along with the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) investigating.

Detectives do not have information to suggest an on-going threat to the community, however, they are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009482.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.