Police identity remains of Shafiq Visram, who went missing more than 20 years ago. At the time of his disappearance, Visram was a student at South Carleton High School and after getting home from school, he left again sometime between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. He was last seen sitting on the ground near the bank of Mud Creek and his backpack was found in a nearby ravine.

OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa say they've identified remains found earlier this year as those of a 19-year-old South Asian student who disappeared more than 20 years ago.

Investigators say the remains of Shafiq Visram — who was last seen near his Ottawa home on May 30, 1994 — were discovered on May 10 on a property being developed for housing.

Investigators are asking anyone with information that would assist them in determining the events surrounding Visram disappearance to contact police.

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ntario's Missing Adults website says at the time of his disappearance, Visram was a student at South Carleton High School and after getting home from school, he left again sometime between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

He was last seen sitting on the ground near the bank of Mud Creek and his backpack was found in a nearby ravine.

He left behind his wallet, bank card, passport and social insurance card, and his bank account has never been accessed.