Vancouver – Vancouver Police have identified two women found deceased on beaches around English Bay this week. Police do not believe their deaths are connected.
“We now know the names of these women and we have informed their families of their tragic deaths,” says Sergeant Steve Addison. “While we continue to investigate both cases, we are confident these deaths are not connected.”
Vancouver Police initiated an investigation Sunday morning, when the body of a woman was discovered on the shoreline at Sunset Beach around 10 a.m. A second investigation was initiated Monday afternoon, when a second deceased woman was found on the beach near the Kitsilano Yacht Club.
Earlier today, investigators from VPD’s Major Crime Section positively identified the woman found on Sunset Beach. The cause of her death remains unknown, and police are not releasing her name at this time.
This evening, investigators confirmed the identity of the woman found near Kits Beach on Monday. Out of respect for her, her family, friends, and loved ones, police will not be sharing additional information about her identity or how she died, however criminality is not suspected.
“These deaths have shocked and unsettled the community, and they have led to many questions that we are now beginning to answer,” adds Sergeant Addison. “These investigations are our highest priority and they will continue until we have every answer we need.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500.
