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Suspicious death: Police search for witnesses after woman found dead in Port Alberni

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Port Alberni RCMP are seeking witnesses and video footage from the public after a woman was found dead in Port Alberni.

At around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to an area near Roger Street and Victoria Quay after a woman was found unresponsive

RCMP said BC EHS and Port Alberni Fire Department were already at the scene of the incident and attempting life saving measures, however, the woman was pronounced dead on scene.

Police seize a vehicle of interest that left the scene prior to them arriving.

“Our officers have spoken with witness and have canvassed for video in the area. Officers have identified the vehicle of interest, which has been seized as the investigations continues,” said Constable Richard Johns.

Port Alberni RCMP General Investigative Service have assumed control of the investigation and are working with the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service, BC Coroners Service as the investigation continues.

Anyone with dashcam video in the area between 1:30 a.m. and 2:45 a.m., or anyone who may have witnessed anything of concern are urged to call the Port Alberni detachment at 250-723-2424.

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