Photo: Colin Dacre

UPDATE: 3:07 p.m.

RCMP have confirmed that a body has been found in the Willowbrook Road area, near White Lake Road and White Lake.

Investigators from the Southeast District Major Crime Unit, Police Dog Services and the Forensic Identification Unit were called to assist with the investigation, which is being treated as suspicious, according to an RCMP release.

The identity of the individual has not yet been confirmed.

Police say an initial investigation has led them to believe there is no risk to the public. No further details are being released at this time.

If you have information about this incident, please contact the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 and cite file 2017-0705 or if you wish to remain anonymous Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or www.sostips.ca. 

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.

The lone RCMP officer blocking the intersection just past the White Lake Road Observatory refused to elaborate on how much longer the road would be closed.

Requests for further details are being directed to RCMP ‘E’ Division headquarters in Surrey, which have gone unanswered.

The local detachment says more information will be released later today.

ORIGINAL 8:50 a.m.

Police in the South Okanagan appear to be investigating a homicide.

Willowbrook Road is closed for the second day in a row today at the intersection with White Lake Road.

One area resident says police have been going door to door to find witnesses. She said an officer who came to her door asked if she'd heard anything. He said police were investigating a homicide.

Penticton RCMP are expected to release information later today.

Castanet will update as more information becomes available.