The body of a woman was found inside a Brampton home Saturday night. Peel police say she was found in the basement with "obvious signs of physical trauma" of the residence on Hockley Path in the area of Bovaird Drive East and Highway 410.
Police were called to the area around 7:20 p.m. Saturday.
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Hoden Said from Brampton.
Peel police say witnesses reported a disturbance within the residence at approximately 2:30 p.m. after which a male was seen leaving the residence on foot.
He is described as between 5'7" and 5'9", with a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a jacket with a fur trimmed collar with the hood pulled up over his head, jeans and white running shoes.
Police believe that this was an isolated incident and there is no immediate risk to public safety at this time.
Anyone who may have seen this party or has information related to the investigation is asked to call investigators at the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word “PEEL” and then your tip.