On Dec. 11, at about 4:40 a.m., Parkland RCMP and Spruce Grove fire received a report of a deceased person and a dumpster on fire at a business strip mall on Calahoo Drive and McLeoad Ave. in Spruce Grove. The fire was spotted by an off-duty officer on their way in to work.
The Parkland RCMP General Investigative Section has taken over the investigation.
It is anticipated that officers will remain on scene for several hours conducting an investigation.
Anyone who may have seen what happened prior to the fire, or who have dash cam footage are asked to contact the Parkland RCMP detachment.
If you have any information about this incident, please call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.