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Vancouver police identify man found dead in cinema parking lot

Vancouver police have now identified a man who was found dead in a vehicle in the parking lot of theMarine Gateway CineplexSaturday night.

Mathieu Flynn, 31, is Vancouver's 2nd homicide of the year

Flynn's body was found by a passerby in the parking lot ofthe Marine Gateway Cineplex, near Southwest Marine Drive and Cambie Street around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

Vancouver police have now identified a man who was found dead in a vehicle in the parking lot of theMarine Gateway Cineplexon Saturday night.

Richmond, B.C., resident Mathieu Flynn, 31, was the victim of foul play, police said Thursday. So far no arrests have been made, but the Vancouver Police Departmentbelieve someone might have informationthat could help the investigation.

"This incident happened in a very public, busy area," saidConst.Tania Visintin.

"We believe several people may have video from their vehicle or information that could help detectives solve this homicide."

Officers were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. Saturdayafter someone walking through the parking lot of the cinema, near SouthwestMarine Drive and Cambie Street, spotted the body.

Anyone with information ordashcam video frominside the parking garage at 452 SW Marine Dr.between 6p.m. and 8:30 p.m.Saturday is asked to call homicide detectives at 604-717-2500.