Sudbury

Dead body discovered in south end of Sudbury: police

Police in Sudbury continue to investigate after the discovery of a dead body behind the Dollarama store on Long Lake Road.

Post-mortem exam scheduled for today

A deceased person was found in a small pool of water off the parking lot behind the Dollarama store in Sudbury's south end. (Mathieu Grégoire/Radio-Canada)

Police in Sudbury continue to investigate after the discovery of a dead body behind the Dollarama store on Long Lake Road.

According to Greater Sudbury Police, a deceased person was found on Saturday evening in a "small body of water" off of the parking lot.

The coroner was notified of the discovery, and police said "this remains a coroner's investigation."

On Sunday, police officers searched the area and canvassed a nearby neighbourhood for information.

No information has been released about the identity of the deceased. 

A post-mortem exam is scheduled for today.