ON March 19, Abbotsford Police attended a rural property in the 32000-block of King Road for a report of the discovery of human bones.

It has now been determined that the deceased is 38-year-old Marie Stuart. Stuart had been the subject of an Abbotsford Police missing persons investigation that was initiated on December 27, 2016.

Marie’s mother, Janet, states, “My family and I wish to express our sincere thanks to the Abbotsford Police Department, our friends, neighbours and community for their help, support, and prayers regarding Marie. Thank you.”

Foul play is not suspected; however, the cause of Stuart’s death is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this investigation should call the Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (AbbyPD).