Case of found human remains now a homicide investigation – Delta Optimist

April 1, 2016

The case of the human remains found on a Tsawwassen First Nation property is now being investigated as a homicide.

In February, Delta police began investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Robinder Virk of Surrey. He was reported missing in Surrey in January and Delta took over the file on Feb. 24 after it came to light that Virk was known to hang out on Delta.

The investigation subsequently led police to an unoccupied home in the 2000-block of Tsawwassen Drive where the man’s remains were found on March 3.

Virk was last seen in Surrey on Jan. 3 and was reported missing on Jan. 11.

“Delta police investigators do not believe this incident was a random act and any potential risk to the public is deemed to be low,” A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said.