TUESDAY UPADTE:

Halifax Regional Police on Tuesday said that the 19-year-old woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store’s bakery department.

It is important to note that the investigation has not yet reached a point where the cause and manner of death have been confirmed.

They added: “The investigation is complex and involves several partner agencies. An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time.

“We urge the public to be mindful of sharing speculative information on social media. Please be aware of the impacts that speculation could have on family, colleagues and loved ones of the woman.”

NOVA Scotia’s Halifax Regional Police said on Monday that on Saturday, October 19 at approximately 9:30 p.m. they were called to a sudden death at Walmart located at 6990 Mumford Road. A 19-year-old woman employed at the store was found deceased.

Police said the investigators are working closely with Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to determine the cause and manner of death. The investigation is in the early stages no further details are available at this time, police added.

The Maritime Sikh Society told the local media that the deceased was a member of their community. She had reportedly moved to Nova Scotia two to three years ago.