Kamloops Mounties are investigating a sudden death, after a body was found in a dumpster in Valleyview.

At roughly 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to the 1900-block of Curlew Drive, after a dead body was discovered in a dumpster between two buildings in Valleyview.

“A police presence remains on scene and in the area while officers work to determine whether the death is suspicious,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson.

Authorities say the investigation is in its very early stages and includes collecting physical evidence, obtaining statements, and seeking witnesses, images, and video that may assist in determining what transpired.

Police say no further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment.