Woman's death in New Westminster being investigated as homicide

The RCMP's homicide unit has taken overthe investigation ofa woman's death in New Westminster earlier this week.

Police were called about a death near the 1400-block of Salter Streetat about 5 p.m. PT Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found a 38-year-old woman who had died, according toNew Westminster Police Department Sgt. Andrew Leaver.

Leaver said police believe her death was suspicious and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), the RCMP'shomicideunit, is now leading the investigation.

In an email to CBC News, Leaver said New Westminster police can not provide further comment.

IHITStaff Sgt. David Lee said in an email the death appears to be an isolated incident.

He said the investigation is still in its early stages, and the unit will not identify the victim at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information on the death to contact IHIT.