Snow-covered body found in Marlborough Park

Update Jan. 5, 2018: For the latest on this story | Body found in Marlborough snow identified as Shianne Kim Thom

Police are investigating after abody was found inMarlborough Park Thursdaymorning.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of Maitland Drive N.E. around11:30 a.m. after a passerby made the discoverynear a home in the neighbourhood.

Police said the body was partially covered in snow when it was found, suggestingit may havebeen there for some time.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

The scene where the body was found will remain cordoned off until the autopsy is complete, police said.

The medical examiner andhomicide unit areinvestigating.

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