Female body found in hay field near Osgoode

The body of a female has been found by a farmer in a hay field near Kars and Osgoode in south Ottawa, police sources say.

The farmer was working on a tractor when he discovered the body on the fieldon Cabin Road near Nixon Road.

The call to police came in at about 9:15a.m. Tuesday.

The body hasn't yet been identified. The body was removed from the scene Tuesday afternoon and police said a post mortem will be conducted Wednesday.

Police sources initiallytold CBC News the body was partially burned, but later said it appeared to be signs of decomposition.

The major crimes unit is investigating.

The Ottawa Police said itsEmergency Services Unit wouldconduct a grid search of the area on Cabin Road between Nixon and River Roads for evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call 613-236-1222, ext. 5493, or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS) toll free at 1-800-222-8477.