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Woman’s body found on Trans-Canada Trail in Peterborough

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Woman’s body found on Trans-Canada Trail in Peterborough
A section of the Trans-Canada trail in Peterborough, Ont., was closed for several hours on Friday morning for a police investigation – May 10, 2024

The body of a woman was found along a section of the Trans-Canada Trail in Peterborough, Ont., early Friday, police report.

The Peterborough Police Service says around 3:45 a.m. officers were called to the trail in the area of McDonnel and Reid streets after reports a woman’s body was found on the ground.

Police say they are assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner with what they are calling a sudden death investigation.

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“At this time, the death is not considered suspicious,” police stated early Friday afternoon.

Police at 7:30 a.m. stated the trail was closed and residents were advised to find an alternate route. The trail was reopened around 10:20 a.m.

A section of the Trans-Canada Trail was closed as police investigated the discovery of a woman’s body.

Police say anyone with information on the incident is asked to call them at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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