Human found near Smiths Falls confirmed as missing man Robbie Thomson

Human remains found on a property in Montague Township have been confirmed as those of missing Smiths Falls resident Robbie Thomson.

Ontario Provincial Police confirmed the identification following a postmortem examination conducted after officers located the remains on Thursday, Oct. 30, while executing a search warrant at a residence on Kelly Jordan Road, northeast of Smiths Falls.

Thomson was reported missing in October 2023. Three people were arrested the day before the discovery and charged with first-degree murder in connection with his disappearance and death.

Christopher Fenton, 48, and Erin Mackie, 40, both of Montague Township, and Joshua Belfiori, 34, of Kingston, remain in custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Charges have not been proven in court.

The investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Smiths Falls Police Service, the Office of the Chief Coroner, and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. OPP Forensic Identification Services continue to assist.

Police say residents in the Kelly Jordan Road area can expect to see an increased presence while the investigation continues. There is no risk to public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to call the dedicated tip line at 1-855-677-4636 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.