Human remains found in Scarborough near Ellesmere and Markham
Toronto police located what appear to be human remains Sunday evening in the area of Ellesmere Road and Markham Road. The investigation is ongoing.
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Toronto police located what appear to be human remains in Scarborough on Sunday, August 16, shortly before 6 p.m. in the area of Ellesmere Road and Markham Road.
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident and discovered the remains upon arrival. Toronto Fire and Toronto paramedics also attended the scene shortly after 6 p.m. Paramedics did not transport anyone.
Toronto Police Service spokesperson Stephanie Miceli said the investigation is ongoing with no further information available at this time. If the incident is determined to be criminal in nature, Toronto police said they will provide additional details.
The status and findings of the investigation, including whether the remains have been identified and if the death is being treated as criminal or non-criminal, have not been disclosed.
Have the human remains been identified?
Is the death being treated as criminal or non-criminal?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Where were human remains found in Toronto?
Human remains were found in Scarborough near the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Markham Road.
When were the remains discovered?
Toronto police located the remains on Sunday, August 16, 2026, shortly before 6 p.m.
