Prince Albert authorities reported the discovery of human remains on Thursday while searching for a missing teenager who disappeared in June. The search, involving the city’s public works and fire departments, and the Prince Albert Grand Council Search and Rescue, led to the recovery of the body in the vicinity of the 300 block of 40th Street East, according to police.
An autopsy is planned for Tuesday to confirm the identity of the individual and determine the cause and circumstances of death. The mother of the missing 14-year-old, Peyton Flett, named Danica Moore, disclosed that the police informed her about the likelihood of the body being her daughter’s, but she refrained from elaborating further.
Authorities stated that the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, alongside the police major crimes and forensic identification units, are jointly conducting an investigation into the suspicious death. Prior to the discovery, a news conference was held on Wednesday with police, the Prince Albert Grand Council, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, and Flett’s parents urging the public to provide any information that could aid in locating her.
Flett was last seen around June 16 or 17 near Marquis Road and Central Avenue close to the Northern Lights Casino. The investigation continues at the site where the remains were found, with officers focusing on a wooded area near 40th Street. Traffic restrictions are anticipated to remain in effect on the street, and authorities have advised people to steer clear of the area. Updates will be shared as more information becomes accessible.