Police seeking person of interest after recovering human remains

Halifax Regional Police have located 41-year-old Jonathan William Pinsky (HRP)

By Chris Halef

Posted Oct 11, 2024 03:15:49 PM.

Last Updated Oct 11, 2024 04:23:11 PM.

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) are asking for the public’s help to find a person of interest in a homicide investigation after human remains were recovered.

On Oct. 10 around 9:40 a.m., officers responded to a well-being check at Quingate Place where they found a dead woman.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has ruled the death a homicide, according to officials.

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The investigation is in its early stages but HRP does not believe this was a random incident and are asking for the public’s help finding 41-year-old Jonathan William Pinsky.

According to police, he is a person of interest in this investigation.

Pinsky is described as 5’2″ tall and approximately 100 pounds. He may be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, cargo pants and a backpack. If he is seen, police say to not approach him and call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact HRP or Crime Stoppers.

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