UPDATE Possible human remains found in burned out vehicle

UPDATE 3:40 p.m.

RCMP are looking for any witnesses after possible human remains were found inside a burned-out vehicle on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve.

A grey 2014 Nissan Rogue SUV was spotted on fire on Louis Estates Road just off Westside Road around 5:14 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 20).

Firefighters, who managed to extinguish the blaze, discovered what investigators believe to be human remains inside that vehicle. Front line officers secured the potential crime scene and called for the support of major crime investigators,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, media relations, RCMP Southeast District.

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The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken over control of the investigation.

Police have released a stock image of what the vehicle involved would have looked like, in an effort to appeal to anyone who may have seen it in order to advance the investigation.

“The investigation, which is being supported by the Vernon North Okanagan General Investigation Section and the BC RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section remains in its early stages,” said S/Sgt. Scott Aschenbrenner, RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit Commander.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken to police, or you have any information that may assist major crime investigators you are asked to call the RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit at 1-877-987-8477. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).