Body of teen found in abandoned vehicle in southern Alberta
Police are investigating after the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in southern Alberta.
On Friday, Mounties received a report of an abandoned vehicle about 1.5 kilometres west of Glenwood, Alta.
The girl's body was found inside.
An autopsy is pending.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cardston RCMP Detachment at 403-653-4931 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.
Glenwood is about 210 kilometres south of Calgary.
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