NEWMARKET, Ont. - York Regional Police have identified human remains found late last month just north of Toronto, and say they are dealing with a homicide.
The remains were discovered Aug. 27 near Warden Avenue and St. John's Sideroad in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Police say the remains were those of Peter Gavin, 67, of East Gwillimbury.
Gavin was reported missing Aug. 24 and police believe he had been missing for about two months before that.
Police say it's believed Gavin met with foul play and homicide investigators have taken over the case.
Investigators want to hear from anyone with information.
