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Police in Thunder Bay have laid a charge in connection to a sudden death investigation.

They have not publicly revealed the identity of who passed but the Nishnawbe Aski Nation is linking the death to Deborah Anishinabie of Sandy Lake First Nation.

Officers say they found a body in the Finlayson Street area on Saturday.

An investigation of the situation has resulted in a 24-year-old man being charged with indignity to a human body.

Police in Thunder Bay are continuing to investigate the situation.

Meanwhile, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler on behalf of NAN shared his condolences.

“For nearly two weeks we have hoped that the prayers of Deborah’s family would be answered and that she would be returned to her loving family,” said Fiddler. “Sadly, our worst fears have come true as her disappearance has ended in tragedy.”

He asked for prayers for Anishinabie, her family, and the Sandy Lake community.

“We are not yet fully aware of the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and we anxiously await the results of this investigation. We acknowledge that an arrest has been made, and we will help ensure that the family gets the answers they deserve from the appropriate authorities.”

Anishinabie was last seen in Thunder Bay on December 5, around 2:00 a.m.