Police investigating suspicious death at home in downtown Kitchener

Waterloo police are investigating a suspicious death in downtown Kitchener.

A concerned neighbour asked police to check on a person at a home on Pearl Place at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday. Police entered the home and found a dead body inside.

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Officers from the major crime and forensic units are currently on scene investigating.

Police sent the body to Hamilton for a post-mortem as the time of death and the identity of the victim have yet to be confirmed.

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Police warn to expect an increased police presence in the vicinity as the investigation continues.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8666 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.