Homicide investigation launched after body found in Fraser River identified as missing woman's

Homicide investigators have identified remains found in the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., as those of a Surrey woman who was reported missing in February.

Navdeep Kaur, 28, was last seen at around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 7800 block of Surrey, according to Surrey RCMP.

In a statement at the time, police said that family was concerned for her health and well-being, and it was out of character for her not to contact them.

On July 23, Richmond RCMP said they had found human remains in the Fraser River, in an industrial area at the end of Williams Street, and were working with the coroners' service to identify them.

In a statement, police on Wednesday said the remains were identified as Kaur's, and homicide investigators are now on the case.

"We are releasing an update with the hope that someone who knows something about Ms. Kaur's disappearance and homicide may come forward," said Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi in a statement.

These two images were released by police investigating Navdeep Kaur's disappearance. Her case has now been taken up by homicide investigators. (Surrey RCMP)

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-877-551-4448 or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.