May 2 update:
Niagara Regional Police Homicide Unit detectives are actively investigating this incident to identify the suspect responsible for this murder and are continuing to speak to people in the community as they investigate the death of a 62-year-old female who was found inside the home.
At this time, no arrests have been made. This is not believed to be a random act of violence.
We certainly understand and share the community’s concern. Our Homicide detectives are working to identify the person responsible while ensuring that the integrity of the investigation is not compromised.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009533.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
Original April 27 release:
On April 26 at 12:33 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service were called to a home in the area of Lindan Street and Alma Drive in Smithville.
As a result of an investigation, officers located an adult female deceased inside the home.
The Homicide Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service have taken carriage of the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009533, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS.
