Recent death confirmed as homicide

Nanaimo

2024-09-23 13:58 PDT

File # 2024-29983

The Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit is continuing their investigation into the death of an adult man whose body was located on Thursday September 12, 2024. Based on evidence found to date, the death is now considered a homicide. To further the investigation, investigators are releasing the name and photo of the deceased and other relevant photos.

42-year old Lee Harland of no fixed address was found deceased in a woody area by the railway tracks near Kennedy St at Comox Road, behind the Nanaimo curling rink. The pictures released show the area where Harland’s body was found, the clothing he was wearing at the time of his death, and a recent photo of him. The investigation has determined that Harland had been residing in Nanaimo for sometime, that he was living a transient lifestyle and would frequent homeless encampments throughout Nanaimo.

If anyone had recent contact with Lee Harland, or knew him, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. Also, investigators are asking motorists to check their dash cam video from Sept 9th to Sept 12th, 2024 in the event they drove by the area in question.

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Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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