Police search rail tracks near Jackson Park amid active investigation

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March 19, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.

Police officers search an area near Jackson Park on Tuesday. (Chris Ensing/CBC - image credit)

Windsor police officers have set up a mobile command centre on the south end of Jackson Park.

Officers searched an area next to the rail tracks as part of an active investigation on Tuesday morning.

The service notified people through posts on social media platforms to expect a "heavy police presence" throughout the day.

Representatives for the Windsor Police Service have not responded to questions about the investigation.

Police vehicles are staged in the south end of Jackson Park. (Chris Ensing/CBC)

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