The Nova Scotia RCMP major crime unit is investigating a homicide after human remains were found in Lunenburg County.
In a release, police said officers responded to a report of human remains being located in Parkdale, near New Ross, around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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It said the remains are those of a man and the death has been ruled a homicide.
RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Chris Marshall said the remains were found outdoors on a rural property, and police are working with the medical examiner’s office to identify the victim.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.