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Lake Cowichan RCMP attended a residence in the 7900 block Cowichan Lake road to check a property for Tavis Cragg who was reported missing from Nanaimo on September 3, 2024.

Responding officers located Cragg deceased. Investigators said they believe Cragg was the victim of a homicide.

VIIMCU was contacted and has since taken carriage of the investigation. One suspect was identified and was met by investigators.

“The investigation remains in its early stages but investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to community safety” said Cpl. Alex Bérubé in a press release

This file remains under investigation and further details cannot be shared at this time. Anyone who may have information about this incident to call the VIIMCU Information Line at (250) 380-6211.