A body found near a creek in Brampton on Friday has been identified as a 28-year-old woman who went missing a few days earlier.

Peel Regional Police “positively confirmed” the identity of the woman as Kara Clark of Brampton. She was found by a passerby around 2:30 p.m. on Friday on the west side of the intersection of Castlemore Rd. and Humberwest Pkwy.

Police said Clark went missing on July 18 after she was last seen leaving a residence in the area around 1 a.m.

Const. Mark Fischer said her death is considered suspicious and the homicide bureau and missing persons bureau are involved in the investigation.

Clark’s sister Eva said her loss is felt deeply by the family.

Eva described Kara as a beautiful soul who had a light inside her that would brighten the spirits of those around her. She had a great love for gaming and for nature.

“She was sweet, easygoing, always willing to try new things, never backed down from a challenge, and had a strong work ethic,” said Eva.

Fischer said an autopsy was to be performed Saturday to determine Clark’s cause of death.

“When the results come in and when the pathologist completes his or her investigation, we can better determine if it was a homicide,” Fischer said.

Castlemore Rd. was closed between Airport Rd. and Humberwest Pkwy. for the investigation but it reopened Saturday morning.