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On Wednesday October 9, 2024, at 6:30pm, 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to the area of Young Street and South Grimsby Road 6 in the Township of West Lincoln following the report of found human remains.

When officers arrived, they discovered that a resident had located a jawbone, believed to be human.

Further investigation located further remains along with clothing.

Police are currently on scene as they continue to investigate with the assistance of the Forensic Services Unit and a forensic anthropologist.

At this time, the cause of death and identity of the person have not been confirmed.

Anyone who may have more information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009023.

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.

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