Vernon woman’s body found in wheeled cart at Polson Park
Police are looking for answers after a 40-year-old Vernon woman’s body was found in a wheeled cart in Polson Park on Monday.
Officers were called to a report of a deceased person in a parking lot near the tennis courts at around 10:30 a.m., July 29, according to an RCMP media release.
The body was in a large, grey plastic cart with wheels, RCMP said.
The remains have been identified as those of Christina (Tina) Louise MacKenzie, 40, a Vernon resident.
“Although a full determination surrounding any criminality has not yet been made, the circumstances of her death are considered suspicious in nature at this time,” Vernon RCMP media relations officer Const. Chris Terleski said in the release.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who has information as to the whereabouts or activity of Mackenzie from July 27 to July 29, as well as anyone who saw the large cart being moved around in the areas surrounding Polson Park, including 25 Avenue, 32 Street and 34 Street prior to her body being found.
“Residents, businesses and motorists in the area are asked to review any security or dash cam footage to see if they captured any activity related to this investigation,” the release read.
Anyone with footage or information is asked to contact Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171 and quote file #2024-12707.
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