Police Investigate Suspicious Death After Woman Found in Duncan Gravel Yard

Police on Vancouver Island are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death after a woman’s body was discovered in a gravel yard in Duncan, B.C.

Officers with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded Tuesday to a report of a deceased woman at a property in the 3900 block of Cliffs Road.

The discovery was made in a gravel yard within Duncan, a small community located between Victoria and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

Active investigation underway

Police say the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are considered suspicious, though few details have been released so far.

Investigators are being supported by specialized units, including:

• A forensic identification team

• Police dog services

Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victim or provided information about how long she may have been at the location.

Coroners service involved

The BC Coroners Service is also conducting a parallel fact-finding investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of death.

Such investigations typically work alongside police efforts to establish timelines and identify contributing factors.

Public asked for information

Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together what happened.

Anyone with details related to the case is asked to contact North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.

What happens next

As the investigation continues, police are expected to gather forensic evidence, interview potential witnesses and determine whether criminal charges may be warranted.

For now, authorities say the case remains active, with more information likely to be released as the investigation progresses.