Waterloo Regional Police Homicide Detectives investigating the discovery of human remains in the Grand River near the downtown Galt section of Cambridge, have identified the deceased as Tasha Marie Smith of North Bay.
Her remains were discovered by a person fishing around 8 p.m. on July 18.
Emergency services responded and a recovery process and search of the area was conducted.
The remains of Tasha Smith were transported to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto for a post mortem examination.
There is no evidence at this time that foul play was involved in her death.
Smith was last seen on December 1, 2010 when she walked out of the Concession Street group home where she was living. Smith suffered from a significant mental illness and required medication.
Homicide investigators in partnership with the Coroner’s office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Tasha Smith’s death and are appealing to the community for assistance.
She had contacts in downtown Kitchener and sometimes used the names Punx and Corey.
Anyone who may have had contact with Tasha Marie Smith around the time of her disappearance or who has information is asked to contact police at 519 650 8500 ext. 8666.
Members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Dive Team provided assistance.
