(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant detachment is currently investigating an incident at a Papple Road, Cainsville, Ontario address.
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at approximately 2:57 p.m., police attended the address in order to check on the well-being of the occupant. Officers located an unresponsive male.
The coroner attended the scene and pronounced 69-year-old Robert WAITE of Brant County, Ontario deceased.
Detectives from the County of Brant OPP detachment, under the direction of Detective Inspector Brad NUNN, of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Hamilton, Ontario. The result of the examination has caused investigators to classify this death investigation as a homicide.
A tip-line has been established and anyone with any information regarding this incident is being asked to contact 1-855-835-5677.
Investigators encourage anyone who may have seen anything suspicious relating to this incident, to contact the tip-line or the County of Brant OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The OPP reminds all citizens of the importance of their own personal safety by ensuring that doors and windows are locked at all times. The OPP always encourages citizens to report suspicious activity to police immediately. The OPP website www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
The investigation is continuing.
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