RCMP seek person of interest in suspicious death near Radium

The B.C.RCMPhas identified a person of interest in the suspicious death investigation of 35-year-old Brenda Ware.

Philip Toner, 41, is described by police as white, with brown hair and brown facial hair, although RCMP said he is presently described as being bald.He is5 feet 11 inchesand190 pounds.

His current whereabouts are unknown, but police say he has ties to B.C. and Alberta.

"Brenda Ware and Toner were known to each other, however the nature of that relationship will not be released at this time," RCMP Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoonsaid in a statement.

Ware's body was found May 6, 54 kilometres northeast of Radium, B.C., along Highway 93. She had been travelling from Didsbury, Alta., throughKootenay National Park.

Police have deemedher death suspicious but have not released any details about what happened.

"If Philip hears, or sees this call for information, we askhim tocontact the police of jurisdiction," Wijayakoonsaid.

Police are advising anyone who comes across Toner not to approach him, but to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Investigators have also askedanyone who saw Ware or her vehicle from May 4 to May 6 to contact them at1-877-987-8477. They'd also like tospeak with anybody who may have encountered hitchhikers in the area or who has dashcamvideo fromKootenay National Park between May 5 and 6.