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Police release the scene of West Street death

Police say investigation is ongoing
2021-06-14 Portage Lane West Street death JH 1
Police investigate after a woman was found dead in the Portage Lane, West Street area on June 14, 2021

Police have released the scene where a woman's body was found on Monday morning in the West Street and Portage Lane area.

In a press release issued this afternoon, police say they are no longer holding the scene and that evidence gathering in the area has concluded.

Police say analysis of the evidence and further investigation is ongoing.

Sault Ste.Marie Police said yesterday that the death is being treated as a homicide.

Further details will be released as they become available, police say.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Marc Dubie at 705-949-6300 ext. 114.

You can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.