Police have identified two women found deceased on beaches this week in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Police Department says it does not believe the deaths of the two women found on English Bay this week are connected.
In a release Tuesday, Sgt. Steve Addison says the families of the two women have been contacted.
“We now know the names of these women and we have informed their families of their tragic deaths,” he said. “While we continue to investigate both cases, we are confident these deaths are not connected.”
Sunday morning the VPD started the investigation when the body of a woman was found on the shoreline at Sunset Beach around 10 a.m.
A second investigation started on Monday afternoon when a second woman was found dead on the beach near the Kitsilano Yacht Club.
Earlier on Tuesday, the VPD’s Major Crime Section was able to identify the woman found on Sunset Beach.
“The cause of her death remains unknown, and police are not releasing her name at this time,” VPD said.
Tuesday evening, the second woman was also identified.
“Out of respect for her, her family, friends, and loved ones, police will not be sharing additional information about her identity or how she died,” the VPD said.
Police said “criminality is not suspected” in the second woman’s death.
“These deaths have shocked and unsettled the community and they have led to many questions that we are now beginning to answer,” Addison said.
“These investigations are our highest priority and they will continue until we have every answer we need.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500.