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Homicide investigators take over missing persons case in Burnaby
Police suspect criminality in the disappearance of activist Masood Masjoody and seek public help; no gang or extortion links found, investigation ongoing.
- The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it is taking over the missing-persons case in Burnaby involving 45-year-old Masood Masjoody, and police believe criminality is involved.
- Burnaby RCMP began investigating on Monday after neighbours expressed concern about Masjoody’s whereabouts, finding his disappearance out of character.
- Police say the disappearance appears suspicious and possibly criminal, and investigators are probing whether Masood Masjoody's Iran-related activism may be connected.
- IHIT is seeking public assistance and urges anyone with information to call 1-877-551-IHIT .
- Investigators say some family and friends with information have yet to speak, and police say there are no indications of links to gangs or extortion, narrowing leads.
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Homicide team looking into 'suspicious' disappearance of a B.C. man
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