Human remains of female child found in Grand River in Dunnville: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Haldimand County say the human remains found in the Grand River Tuesday are those of a female child.

Officers said they located the remains of a child between one and four years old around 1:30 p.m. in Dunnville.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Toronto on Thursday.

OPP is investigating and will provide more updates when available.

A special tip line has been created to assist this investigation. Police are encouraging anyone with information to call 1-844-677-9403.