**** RCMP Media Release
The Northeast Nova Major Crime unit investigating after human remains found
The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime unit (NEN MCU) is investigating after human remains were found in a burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill.
On November 9 at approximately 2:10 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill. Responding officers located human remains inside the vehicle. The circumstances around this incident are considered suspicious.
The ongoing investigation is led by the NEN MCU and supported by the Pictou County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Major Crime unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. There is no evidence at this time to suggest any risk to the public.
The investigation is in the initial stages and no further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at (902) 485-4333 and reference file number 2024-1655384. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
