Human remains that were found in Parry Sound, Ont., earlier this month are those of a missing Markham woman, police say.
In a news release Thursday morning, York Regional Police said Yuk-Ying (Anita) Mui’s body has been positively identified after it was found on Aug. 12.
The 56-year-old’s family reported her missing on Aug. 9, and her white 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 SUV was later found in the area of Finch Avenue E. and Warden Avenue in Toronto, police said.
Then on Aug. 12, officers reported that burned human remains had been found in the area of Avro Arrow Road and Highway 400 in McDougall Township, about 230 kilometres north of Toronto.
The office of the Chief Coroner has since positively identified the deceased as Mui, according to the news release.
Investigators say they tracked down three youths who were in possession of property that belonged to Mui, who have since been arrested and charged with a host of offences, including fraud under $5,000, and weapons charges.
Police also say they believe this was a targeted incident, and the investigation is ongoing.