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Death of 67-year-old man found on Yorkton, Sask. street considered suspicious

RCMP are considering the death of a man in Yorkton, Sask. on Sept. 13 suspicious. Global News

Police say the death of a senior who was found on a Yorkton, Sask. street Tuesday is being considered suspicious.

On Sept. 13 at around 5:15 a.m., RCMP were called to  Wellington Park Road for a report of  an unresponsive man in the street.

The man was taken to hospital and pronounced dead.

READ MORE: RCMP investigating after man found dead on Yorkton street

On Thursday, police said an autopsy and investigation indicated the death is believed to be suspicious in nature.

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RCMP said the man was 67-years-old and from Yorkton.  His name has not been released.

According to police, there is no risk to public safety at this time. Wellington Park Road is open but a park near Hopkins Lake in Yorkton remains blocked off. Police said the area should be open late Thursday or early Friday morning.

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Anyone with information about any suspicious activity in Yorkton between midnight and 5:15 a.m. Tuesday is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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