Bloodied Ikea rug prompts homicide investigation into death of Kamloops resident

Police say a bloodied Ikea area rug recently turned over to Barriere RCMP is now linked to a homicide investigation involving the death of a Kamloops, B.C.-area resident.

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit, which has now taken over the investigation, saysthe blue rug has been linked to a "violent criminal act "involving the killing of Peter Casimir, which they say they believewas targeted. Police have not said how or when Casimir died.

In a previous statement, Barriere RCMPhad said the area rug was 1.5 metres wide and 2.4metreslong.It's unclear when exactly it was turned in topolice.

Investigators are asking the public forassistance in identifying anyone who has dealt with Casimir this year, particularly in March.

They say he is known to have also used the alias Jake Maserski.

Anyone with more information on Casimiror on the origin of the rug is asked to call police at1-877-987-8477.