Halifax Walmart worker was found dead inside bakery oven, police confirm [Video]

A Walmart employee who was found dead at a Halifax store on Saturday night was discovered inside a walk-in oven in the bakery department, according to police.

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) are also imploring the public to be sensitive when sharing information online, and to think of the impact it can have on the victim’s family and colleagues.

“We urge the public to be mindful of sharing speculative information on social media,” HRP said in a Tuesday release.

First responders were called to the Walmart store on Mumford Road at around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a “sudden death.” The store was evacuated and has remained closed since.

A spokeswoman for the province’s labour department said a stop-work order has been issued for the bakery and “one piece of equipment” at the Walmart store.

The employee was a 19-year-old woman, and had recently moved to Canada from India. Members of the local Sikh community said they are devastated by the loss.

“It’s very sad for …