Calgary police release sketch of man found dead near Bow River in March

Calgary police are hoping a composite sketch will help them identify a man found dead near the Bow River in March.

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) said it’s believed the man’s death is not criminal in nature and they hope the sketch will help identify him and then his family can be notified.

Police said the man’s body was found by a passerby at around 11 a.m. on March 5.

His remains were located on the riverbank near Memorial Drive N.W. and 10 Street N.W.

An autopsy showed the death was not suspicious.

CPS said the man is believed to have been between 55 and 70 years old at the time of his death.

Police described him as approximately six feet tall and 230 pounds, blond or grey hair, blue eyes and some facial hair. The man was also wearing a pair of brown hiking boots with orange and black soles at the time he was located. Police released photos of hiking boots similar to the ones he was wearing.

Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.