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Person associated with fetus found in Oakville park identified, no charges laid: police

Halton police issue a public advisory for homes backing onto trails and greenspaces. Richard Buchan/ The Canadian Press

Police have identified an individual associated with a fetus that was found in an Oakville park earlier this month.

Halton Regional Police said on May 19, at around 8:45 a.m., officers were called to the Oakdale Park after a pedestrian found a fetus.

According to police, the pedestrian was walking near Munn’s creek when the fetus was discovered.

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In an update on Monday, police said investigators have “identified an individual associated” with the investigation.

“Police are working cooperatively with the Coroner’s Office as this investigation continues,” the force said in a news release.

In an email to Global News on Monday, police said no arrests have been made, and no charges have been laid in association with the investigation.

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Anyone with information, or who may have video or dashcam footage of the area is asked to call the designated tipline at 905-825-4776.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers.

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