Sarnia police are investigating the third murder of this new year.
Saturday night around 6:30 police and fire fighters responded to a call in the 200 block of Essex Street where a women’s body was discovered.
Police have now identified the victim as 66 year old Sue Elin Lumsden.
The Criminal Investigation Branch has taken over and is treating the residence as a crime scene.
Unlike with the first 2 murders of 2021, this time police are warning residents to make sure they keep their doors and windows locked, and leave outside lights on during the evening hours.
If you have any information you are asked to contact CIB at 519-344-8661 ext 5300.