Missing 17-year-old girl located, deceased

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Delta Police regrets to inform the community that 17-year-old (Name Removed) has been found deceased.

“Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death,” says Delta Police spokesperson Cris Leykauf. “We’d like to offer our sincere condolences to her family, friends and loved ones on their loss.” Victim Services has been offered to the family.

(Name Removed) was reported missing to Delta Police on the evening of December 5, and last seen by family members December 3, 2021. Her disappearance was deemed to be out of character, and as such it was considered high risk by police, who dedicated enhanced resources to finding her.

Delta Police located (Name Removed) the morning of December 7, 2021. She was found in a residence on Tsawwassen First Nations lands.

An adult male has been arrested in connection with (Name Removed)’s death, however police wish to stress the investigation is still in the early stages.

“Her death, while considered suspicious, is believed to be an isolated occurrence,” says Leykauf. “We recognize that the public may have many questions, but we ask that investigators be given the opportunity to proceed with their work. The public is not believed to be at risk regarding the circumstances of her death.”