Police in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»confirmed Thursday night (Sept. 28) that the search for a missing woman has come to a tragic end.
The 55-year-old woman was reported missing from her home by a family member on September 27.
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Police Department launched an investigation in response, however, the woman's remains were discovered earlier on Thursday in the city's Southlands neighbourhood while officers were conducting a search in the area.
Police say they will work with the BC Coroner's Service to determine a cause of death.
The VPD adds in a media release that it does not appear the deceased was a victim of a crime, and assures the public there is no safety risk.