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Officers investigate Aurora trails after deceased man is located

The deceased male was found in a tent on Saturday afternoon; heavy police presence in the area as investigation takes place
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York Regional Police Headquarters file photo. Debora Kelly/NewmarketToday

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police are investigating after the body of a deceased man was located in the Town of Aurora.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, shortly before 4 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding a body located in a tent in the trail system off of John West Way, north of Wellington Street East.

The Office of the Chief Coroner has attended the scene and investigators are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to identify the deceased. At this time the scene is being held pending the results of the post-mortem.

Residents can expect a police presence in the area while the investigation is taking place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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