ESPANOLA—Human remains located in Espanola by a local resident have been identified by the Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

“The human remains located in Espanola on April 18 have been identified as those of a missing 53-year-old from Espanola,” said provincial Constable Jessica Gilbertson, community safety officer/media relations with the Manitoulin OPP. She explained that “the remains located was a person who had been reported as missing, Glenn Ward.”

On January 10, 2023, members of the Manitoulin OPP began an investigation regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Ward who had last been seen walking on The  Queensway in Espanola on December 9, 2022.

Foul play has been ruled out, reported Constable Gilbertson.

“Through investigation, it has been determined that there was no foul play in the man’s death.” She said health or weather factors had led to Mr. Ward’s passing.

On April 18 at approximately 11:40 am, members of the Manitoulin OPP

responded to a call from a local resident about the discovery of human remains in a wooded area off The  Queensway.

“The OPP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”