Sue Elin Lumsden of Sarnia. Image courtesy of Bluewater Health Foundation. Sue Elin Lumsden of Sarnia. Image courtesy of Bluewater Health Foundation.
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Sarnia police again reach out to public in Essex Street murder investigation

Sarnia police are again appealing to the public for help as they continue to investigate the homicide of 66-year-old Sue Elin Lumsden.

She was found dead at her home in the 200 block of Essex Street on January 23.

In a statement issued Wednesday, police said thanks to members of the public working with them, suspects involved in a murder on Devine Street were arrested.

"Detectives now believe that with the assistance of our community we will be able to arrest those involved in the Essex Street murder," the statement read. "Ms. Lumsden was a very dedicated member of our community and now it is our turn to do the right thing and bring those involved to justice."

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Johann Lewis at 519-344-8861, extension 6200, or the Criminal Investigations Branch Information Line at 519-344-8861, extension 5300.

Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers is offering double the usual $2,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in the murder.

To remain anonymous and be eligible for the reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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