Police seek public’s assistance in Waterford death investigation

Police seek publics help in Waterford death investigation

Norfolk OPP are asking the public to come forward with any information that may assist their investigation into a death in Waterford.

Police responded at about 8:20 am Sunday morning to reports of a death at a residence located at 224 Mechanic Street, where a 90-year-old woman was found deceased.

“There is believed to be no threat to public safety,” police said in a media release.

Just before noon on Tuesday, two OPP cruisers were stationed in the driveway containing a house trailer, and a large utility trailer, while another eight police vehicles – including a forensic identification unit truck – were parked along the edge of the road.

Police said Monday that a post-mortem is being conducted on the woman.

The investigation is being conducted by Norfolk OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of the province’s Office of the Chief Coroner, and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.

Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous online message at the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com

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