RCMP investigate body found in trailer east of Calgary

By Josh Ritchie

Posted Oct 1, 2021 7:10 pm.

Last Updated Oct 1, 2021 7:11 pm.

CALGARY – RCMP are looking for more information after a body was found in a trailer east of Calgary on Thursday.

Shortly after 6 p.m., a motorist reported an abandoned utility trailer at Township Road 252 and Range Road 283.

A tow truck arrived to tow the trailer, and while examining the contents of the trailer, human remains were found inside.

Police were then immediately called to the scene.

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The trailer is described as being a homemade utility trailer with camouflage paint.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has now taken over the investigation with the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Airdrie RCMP General Investigation Section.

Police say the investigation has determined the human remains are believed to be a woman, and an autopsy will be completed this week.

RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on the trailer, saw the trailer, or have dashcam footage from the area between Sept. 24 and Sept. 27, to contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267.

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