Missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean has been located deceased, homicide investigators say.<\/p>\n
The Lower Mainland\u2019s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Friday afternoon that the 45-year-old\u2019s remains had been found in Lions Bay, B.C., the small community on the Sea to Sky Highway where he was last seen on May 15.<\/p>\n
McLean was reported missing on May 18, and Squamish RCMP said in an update Thursday that his case had been transferred to IHIT after evidence was found suggesting foul play.<\/p>\n
In its update Friday, IHIT did not elaborate on what that evidence was, saying only that investigators believe McLean\u2019s death was \u201can isolated incident.\u201d<\/p>\n
McLean was an Edmonton-born actor and producer with credits in TV series such as CW\u2019s \u201cArrow\u201d and Netflix\u2019s \u201cTravelers.\u201d He last appeared onscreen in one episode of the Netflix TV series \u201cVirgin River\u201d released in March.<\/p>\n
He was last seen alive at his residence in Lions Bay, according to police, who said they are working to build a timeline of McLean\u2019s activities leading up to May 15.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the investigation continues to unfold, homicide investigators are working to collect and analyze evidence, review CCTV footage and conduct interviews,\u201d said Cpl. Esther Tupper of IHIT, in the update. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pursuing all available leads as we work to find answers for the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. McLean.\u201d <\/p>\n
IHIT thanked Squamish RCMP, Integrated Police Dog Services, Integrated Forensic Identification Services and Lions Bay Search and Rescue for their help locating McLean\u2019s remains.<\/p>\n
Anyone who has information to share with the investigation is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448 or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n
With files from The Canadian Press<\/p>\n
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