On December 10 at 11:43 a.m. RCMP responded to a complaint of a burnt vehicle in the rural area of Stettler.

Investigation has revealed that there was a deceased person in the vehicle.

RCMP Major Crimes are assisting Stettler RCMP with this investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted on Monday at the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary.

There is no further information available from the RCMP at this time as this investigation is in the preliminary stages. When available, an update will be provided.

If you have information about this occurrence, please call the Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382 or call your local police detachment. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.