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IHIT takes over after body found by roadside in Surrey, police say
A man was found dead near 156 Street and 61 Avenue in Surrey on Wednesday afternoon. Police suspect foul play, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case.
Homicide investigators have been called in after a man was found dead in Surrey on Wednesday afternoon. Surrey Police Service said officers were called shortly after 1 p.m. to 156 Street near 61 Avenue after a report that “a human body had been found by the side of the road.” Firefighters also attended.
Police described the deceased as an adult male but shared no further information about his identity or injuries. SPS said foul play is suspected and that the Lower Mainland’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had taken over the investigation. Anyone with information or video related to the man’s death can call IHIT’s information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.