NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On April 9, 2022 Kyle Brocklebank was reported missing and was last seen on March 24, 2022 in Smithville. As a result, 8 District (Grimsby/West Lincoln/Lincoln) detectives have been continuing to investigate the matter.
On Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to the area of Young Street and South Grimsby Road 6 in the Township of West Lincoln following the report of found human remains.
Through an ongoing investigation conducted by 8 District detectives, the NRPS Missing Person Coordinator, NRPS Forensic Services Unit, and the Regional Coroner’s Office it has been confirmed that the found human remains are those of missing person Kyle Brocklebank.
Criminality is not suspected in the death and there is no ongoing risk to public safety. Further details will not be released out of respect for his family and his privacy.
The Niagara Regional Police Service would like to thank the media and public for their continued help in this matter.
Original Release – Oct. 10, 2024
On Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to the area of Young Street and South Grimsby Road 6 in the Township of West Lincoln following the report of found human remains.
When officers arrived, they discovered that a resident had located a jawbone, believed to be human.
Further investigation located further remains along with clothing.
Police are currently on scene as they continue to investigate with the assistance of the Forensic Services Unit and a forensic anthropologist.
At this time, the cause of death and identity of the person have not been confirmed.
Anyone who may have more information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009023.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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