The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating the sudden death of a 71-year-old woman at a Kitchener residence. Emergency services received a medical call from the area of Vanier Drive and Boniface Avenue on Monday at 6:10 p.m. Police said a woman was found inside the home and pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of emergency personnel. The woman’s name has not been released. Police said their Major Crime Unit is working with the Chief Coroner to determine the cause of death. “There will be an increased police presence in the Vanier area throughout the day [Tuesday] as investigators canvass the neighbourhood for witnesses and gather additional information,” they wrote in a media release said. Anyone with information is asked to call WRPS’ Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, ext. 8191.
