Police have released the identity of a deceased male found in south Sarnia, in what's become the city's first murder of the year.
Police say they are treating the death of Jonathan Patrick Pike, 26, of Sarnia, as a homicide.
Pike's body was found by police in a wooded area just west of Tashmoo Ave. during the early morning hours on Friday.
A portion of Tashmoo Ave. remained closed as the criminal investigations branch continues to probe the scene.
Further information is not being released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 ext. 5300 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
