On November 21, 2016 at approximately 12:15 p.m. a citizen telephoned the Brantford Police Service and advised they believed they had found a deceased person in the field near the West Street/403 overpass. The Brantford Police Service attended and a Sudden Death Investigation commenced. The Brantford Police Service has confirmed the identity as being 45 year-old Jeffrey James Roberts, who had been previously reported missing.
Jeffrey James Roberts was last seen on Saturday, November 5, 2016 sometime in the early afternoon in the Darling Street and Clarence Street area. He had departed the location on bicycle.
The Brantford Police Service Criminal Investigations Section is currently working with the Coroner’s office in determining the circumstances surrounding Mr. Roberts’ death.
We are appealing to the public to anyone who has information regarding Jeffry Roberts’ activities and who may have come in contact with Jeffry Roberts since he was last seen on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Detective Raj Saini of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext 2265.
People who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact the Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
Previous Media Release
November 21, 2016
Police are conducting an investigation in the area of West St/403 overpass after a man was found deceased.
The Brantford Police Service is conducting a sudden death investigation in the area of the West Street/403 underpass.
At this time no further information is available regarding the identity of the deceased or circumstances surrounding the death. Information regarding the gender, the age, and/or the identity of the deceased is not being released until further investigation is conducted. The Brantford Police Service continues in their investigation.
Updates will be provided when available.
Previous Media Release
November 14, 2016
Police are Searching for Missing City Man
The Brantford Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a missing 45 year old male. Jeffrey James ROBERTS was last seen on Saturday, November 5th, 2016, sometime in the early afternoon in the Darling Street and Clarence Street area. He departed the location on his bicycle and has not been seen since. ROBERTS is described as an aboriginal male, 5’7” tall, 146 pounds, brown shoulder length hair, usually in a ponytail and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was wearing, but usually is operating a bicycle.
Anyone who may have any information in regards to Jeffrey ROBERTS can contact Detective Raj Saini of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext 2265.
People who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
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