Kamloops RCMP are investigating a suspicious death, after a body was found behind a dumpster on the North Shore.

Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay say police were called to an alley behind Carson Cres. at about 10 a.m. today, where remains were found. Unconfirmed reports say a body was rolled up in a carpet.

“We do know this is a criminal matter and not someone who simply died from exposure,” Pillay says.. “The identity, gender, age, race are all unknown at this early stage. We expect there are witnesses out there who may be able to help us.”

He says the Kamloops Serious Crime Unit is leading the investigation and says police have spoken to several witnesses.

Those with information from the public on the circumstance’s of the person’s death and on their identity.

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