Death at Vernon Winter Carnival office deemed suspicious: RCMP

The body of a person was found inside the Vernon Winter Carnival office last week and now RCMP are calling their death suspicious.

Police are also reaching out to the public in the hope someone has information that can advance the investigation.

Officers were called to the report of a deceased person inside the Vernon Winter Carnival office at 3401 35 Avenue at around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 9, according to an RCMP media release issued today, April 15.

After almost a week of investigation, RCMP have yet to determine if the person’s death was the result of a criminal act.

“The circumstances surrounding the person’s death are considered suspicious in nature and we are reaching out to the public for information that may help advance our investigation,” Cont. Terleski said in the release.

RCMP have not released the identity of the person found dead in the office.

Investigators are asking for dash cam footage from any motorists who travelled along 35 Avenue between 33 Street and 35 Street between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., April 9.

Anyone with video or information is asked to call Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171 and reference file number 2026-5597.