Police searching for two trucks in Moose Factory death investigation
As the investigation continues into the death of a 21-year-old woman in Moose Factory last week, police are looking for information about two pickup trucks seen in the area.
Police were called to a Jaban Street home around 3 a.m. Nov. 7 where they found Loni Chum, of Moose Cree First Nation, with critical injuries.
A recent photo of Loni Chum. (Photo courtesy of Delilah Chum)
She was taken to hospital by ambulance where she later died.
Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Monday night they are looking for information about two vehicles of interest that were seen in the area between 1 and 4 a.m. Nov. 7.
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A red pickup truck was seen on the street where the incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. that same morning and a dark-coloured pickup truck was seen on the street about 10 minutes later.
Police looking for information about a red pickup truck seen on Jaban Street in Moose Factory around 2:40 a.m. Nov. 7. (Ontario Provincial Police)
OPP is looking for information about a dark-coloured pickup truck seen on Jaban Street in Moose Factory around 2:50 a.m. Nov. 7. (Supplied)
Anyone with information is asked to call police or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
OPP has not confirmed the woman's cause of death.
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