The Halifax Walmart where the incident happened. (Google Street View)
Halifax police say a 19-year-old woman who died in a Walmart bakery on Saturday was found in a large, walk-in oven when first responders arrived at the scene in the city’s west end.
In a news release Tuesday, police investigators said their work was in the early stages and it remained unclear if any wrongdoing was suspected in the case.
“It is important to note that the investigation has not yet reached a point where the cause and manner of death have been confirmed,” police said in their statement.
“The investigation is complex and involves several partner agencies. An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time.”
Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the province’s labour department says a stop-work order has been issued for the bakery and “one piece of equipment” at the Walmart store.
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