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RCMP Launch Suspicious-Death Probe After Remains Found in Burned Car Near Kamloops

Police seek dashcam footage from 3 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday via 1-877-987-8477.

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Overview

  • Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP responded early Saturday to a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road north of Kamloops.
  • Human remains were discovered inside a burned black 2019 Volkswagen Golf at the scene.
  • The B.C. RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation and treating the death as suspicious.
  • Investigators believe the Volkswagen had been stolen prior to the fire.
  • Staff Sgt. Jason Smart asked anyone with information or area video from the specified timeframe to contact the RCMP tip line.