Major crime unit investigating missing woman found dead in New Brunswick

(Source: RCMP)

The RCMP’s major crime unit for New Brunswick is investigating after a missing woman was found dead in Maces Bay, N.B.

The Major Crime Unit found the woman’s body on Thursday with the help of police dog services, the same day they took over the investigation and found the woman’s car in Maces Bay, said a Friday news release.

The St. George RCMP received a report a 26-year-old woman from Musquash, N.B., was missing on Tuesday.

Police said they believe criminality was a factor in the woman’s death. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause.

Anyone who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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