The body of a woman, believed to be in her 50's or 60's was found on a Lantzville beach on Friday, Feb. 14, prompting police to ask for the public's help in identifying her. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

not suspicious in nature

Nanaimo police trying to identify deceased woman found on Lantzville beach

Feb 18, 2025 | 3:51 PM

NANAIMO — Local Mounties are trying to positively identify the remains of a woman found on Valentine’s Day in Lantzville.

Lantzville Fire Rescue requested help from Nanaimo RCMP officers around 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 after the body of a woman was located on a beach in the District by someone out for a walk.

Cst. Sherri Wade told NanaimoNewsNOW the woman’s clothes were damp, but it wasn’t clear whether or not the body had washed ashore.

“At this stage…we believe she’s between 50 and 60 years old, she had short, grey hair and was wearing black running shoes and black tights with a grey sweat-shirt.”

Police were unable to find any identification on the woman.

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“We’re reaching out to the public to see if she matches the description of anybody, or perhaps they haven’t seen somebody in a while who might live in that area.”

Police do not consider the situation to be suspicious in nature, however the BC Coroner’s Service will determine an official cause of death.

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