POLICE SEEK PUBLIC HELP IN IDENTIFYING HUMAN REMAINS

TOBERMORY, ON, Oct 4 /CNW/ - The OPP's Missing Persons and Unidentified Bodies Unit is seeking help in identifying human remains located on the 8^th of October 2005 near Dyer's Bay Road and Highway #6, south of Tobermory, Ontario. 

The remains of a white male, approximately 20-50 years of age are believed to have been at the location between 1 and 4 years prior to being discovered.  The OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector C. Gilpin has determined that clothing on the male party at the time of his discovery was from the Langley, British Columbia area.  Investigators have not ruled out foul play in this death investigation.

Police located a Canada Post bomber style jacket size 3 XL and a Canada Post blue zippered vest (possibly purchased from a thrift store in British Columbia), a black handled hunting knife, a brown leather shaving kit along with some camping items and red lens prescription glasses in the same area as the victim. The deceased was not carrying identification, nor was he wearing any identifiable jewellery.  It was noted that the deceased had both silver and white dental fillings. 

Despite previous media releases and media attention, the identity of the male victim remains unknown.  Photos and other information that may help identify this person are available for public viewing at www.missing-u.ca. 

Anyone with information may contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, your local police service, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the Office of the Chief Coroner, or visit the Resolve Initiative website at www.missing-u.ca .

To view the photo associated with this release, please visit: http://files.newswire.ca/156/OPP.doc

For further information:

Constable Dave Meyer, Phone: [phone]