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Ontario police find remains of man missing since 2018 on rural property
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Ontario police find remains of man missing since 2018 on rural property

From Global News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police discovered the remains of Robert Lambert, who went missing in 2018, on a rural property northeast of Smiths Falls, Ontario.
  • The discovery occurred on a property where the remains of another man, Robbie Thomson, were found last year, leading to four arrests.
  • The investigation into Lambert's death is ongoing, with police focusing on following evidence to provide answers to his family.

Eight years after Robert Lambert disappeared, Ontario Provincial Police have found his remains on a rural property northeast of Smiths Falls. The discovery on July 20 brings investigators closer to providing answers for Lambert's family, who have waited years for news.

"Locating Robert Lambert brings us one step closer to providing answers to a family that has waited eight years," said OPP Det. Insp. Marty McConnell. "Our focus remains on following the evidence and conducting a thorough investigation."

Locating Robert Lambert brings us one step closer to providing answers to a family that has waited eight years.

— OPP Det. Insp. Marty McConnellCommenting on the discovery of Robert Lambert's remains.

Lambert, who was 75 when he went missing, was last reported missing on November 30, 2018. Despite extensive searches and investigations, police found no trace of him. Foul play is suspected.

The Kelly Jordan Road property has yielded human remains twice. Last October, police found the remains of Robbie Thomson, who was reported missing in October 2023. Four individuals have since been arrested and charged in connection with Thomson's death. As of Wednesday, no charges have been announced regarding Lambert's death, but the investigation continues. Residents can expect an increased police presence in the area.

Our focus remains on following the evidence and conducting a thorough investigation.

— OPP Det. Insp. Marty McConnellStating the police's approach to the ongoing investigation.
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