Sûreté du Québec announced on Saturday afternoon that it has opened a joint investigation into a homicide and a missing‑person case reported in the town of Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts. The provincial police received the reports at approximately 16:21 Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2026, and have since mobilised resources to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and the disappearance.
The inquiry is being conducted under the authority of the provincial police force, which is responsible for major criminal investigations throughout Quebec. Detectives from the Sûreté du Québec are coordinating efforts with local law‑enforcement agencies to gather evidence, interview potential witnesses and conduct searches in the area surrounding the reported incidents. The scope of the investigation includes forensic examination of any relevant sites, as well as the deployment of specialized units to assist in locating the missing individual.
Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts, a municipality located in the Laurentides region, has not previously been linked to similar incidents of this nature. Police officials emphasized that the community’s safety remains a priority and that they are working diligently to provide answers to families and residents. The Sûreté du Québec has not released the identities of those involved, citing privacy considerations and the ongoing nature of the case.
Authorities have asked the public to remain alert for any information that could aid the investigation, while assuring that all leads will be pursued thoroughly. The investigation is expected to continue over the coming days as officers compile and analyze the evidence collected.
The case underscores the province’s commitment to addressing serious crimes promptly, with the Sûreté du Québec employing its full investigative capacity to resolve both the homicide and the missing‑person matter in Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts.