The police received a report on Monday, August 25 around 12:30 PM that a deceased person was found in the Noord-Willemskanaal in Tynaarlo.

Investigation
An extensive investigation is initiated to determine the identity and cause of death. The area is cordoned off, forensic investigations are conducted, and a police helicopter provides an aerial view of the location. The body is retrieved from the water and secured for further investigation.

Missing Person
Meanwhile, a simultaneous investigation is underway in Assen regarding a missing person, following a report. Due to the missing person case, a house on Thorbeckelaan in Assen is being investigated. Evidence is found there that is further examined by detectives and specialists from the Forensic Investigation.

Crime
Investigations reveal that the deceased person is a 72-year-old woman from Assen who was reported missing. Based on initial investigations, the police determine that it concerns a crime. A 79-year-old man from Assen has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in her death. The man is under full restrictions and is being interrogated.

What exactly happened and what the motive was is under investigation. The police are speaking with local residents, conducting further forensic investigations, securing evidence, and potential witnesses are urged to come forward.

Do you know more?
Do you live in the area of Meerweg in Tynaarlo and noticed something in the period before Monday, August 25 at 12:30 PM? Or do you live on or near Thorbeckelaan in Assen and have you seen something unusual that might be important for our investigation? Do you have information about a possible motive or any other relevant information? Every detail can be important.

Share your information via the Crime Stoppers hotline 0800 – 60 70 or via Meld Misdaad Anoniem 0800 – 7000. You can also share your information online with the police or the website of Meld Misdaad Anoniem.