Vancouver police identify woman who died in shelter

A Vancouver Police Department (VPD) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Police have identified a senior who died in one of Vancouver’s homeless shelters last month, the department said in an update Monday afternoon.

In an earlier appeal for information, authorities said the woman died on Dec. 27.

“Shelter workers told police she spoke limited English and was not a regular visitor to the shelter, located on East Cordova Street,” the VPD said.

“Her death is not believed to be the result of a crime, and she does not appear to have been reported missing,” police added.

The woman was identified within several hours of the department’s appeal, and police thanked the public for their assistance.