Police investigate found human remains, Dartmouth

March 12, 2021 (3:30 p.m.) 

Police are on scene investigating the location of human remains in Dartmouth. 

At approximately 10:30 a.m. today police received a report of what was believed to be human remains in a wooded area near Elliott Street in Dartmouth. Police located the remains at that location and the Medical Examiner’s Office have confirmed them to be human.  

Investigators from the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating and as the investigation is in the early stages no further information is available at this time. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to the remains to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips App.