The West Shore RCMP has confirmed that the body found in Metchosin on Wednesday is that of 56-year-old View Royal resident Richard Curtis Milligan.
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Related: The investigation continues into suspicious death in Metchosin
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The roughly five-acre property at the corner of Malloch and Rocky Point roads does not have a permanent structure. It is currently rented to a tenant and is used as a mountain bike training facility as well as a storage site.
The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit, as well as investigators and general duty members from the West Shore RCMP are continuing their investigation. The Island District RCMPB次元官网网址檚 tactical troop and forensic identification section are also working on the case.
Roughly nine unmarked vehicles were parked along the quiet road Thursday afternoon as investigators walked back and forth from a site.
In a statement released Friday, B茅rub茅 noted that the information gathered so far does not suggest the public may be at risk. But investigators would like to hear about any suspicious activity or individuals that may have been in the area of Malloch and Gillespie roads from Aug. 19 to 21.
If you have any information about this crime, please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online .
