The cause of death for the human remains found in Newmarket last week has been deemed not suspicious following an investigation by the York Regional Police homicide unit.
Police have identified the body and notified next of kin, according to a news release.
A post-mortem examination was conducted and determined the cause of death was not suspicious, police said.
The human remains of an adult female were found in a forested area behind the Dixon Medical building parking lot at the northwest corner of Davis Drive and Bayview Parkway, just east of the Tannery Mall and the Tom Taylor Trail on Oct. 19.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police homicide unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, extension 7865, or by emailing [email protected]. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.