Remains of child found in Thames River: London, Ont. police

A young child was reported missing in the Thames River on Thursday, Aug. 1. On Sunday afternoon, police in London, Ont., confirmed a child's remains had been located.

Days after a young child was reported missing in the Thames River in London, Ont., remains have been found, police said Sunday.

The investigation has also been re-assigned to the major crimes section – police say the unit takes the lead for any investigations involving human remains.

“At this time there is nothing to indicate that this is suspicious in any way,” Const. Matthew Dawson said Sunday.

Emergency crews were called to Adelaide Street North and Kipps Lane at 3 p.m. on Thursday for reports that a young child had gone into the river and failed to re-surface.

Police and the fire department worked alongside marine units in the water, with officers and search and rescue teams combing the riverbanks and personnel monitoring areas across the river. A remotely piloted aircraft system was also used and spotlights were brought in once the sun went down, police said Friday.

Several OPP units were involved in the search, including the underwater search and recovery unit and a helicopter. Two volunteer search and rescue groups assisted as well.

Friday afternoon, London police reported that the search was considered a “recovery effort” and on Sunday, police confirmed a child’s body had been located.