Iqaluit (Mar 24/03) - Police are once again assuring the public they are doing all they can while a murder investigation drags on into its fourth month.

Iqaluit RCMP say they are hesitant to release too much information regarding the Jennifer Naglingniq murder for fear of compromising the investigation.

Staff Sgt. Mike Jeffrey of Nunavut's RCMP V Division said the investigators are hoping their secrecy will lead to someone who knows far too much about the crime than what has appeared in media reports.

Naglingniq, 13, was found dead in her Iqaluit home Dec. 6. Nearly four months later, Jeffrey is still calling the case a top priority.

"We are putting all our available resources towards this crime," he said.

Regardless, the RCMP cannot say when and if the case will be concluded.

"We're not putting any time frame on it right now. These types of investigations can develop quickly depending on the information that comes forward," said Jeffrey.

But, in the same light, he added, the investigation could drag on.

The case is one of the most high profile murders Iqaluit has ever seen and the RCMP say they are committed to keeping the community updated on its progress.

Jeffrey said the RCMP continue to interview "persons of interest" and associates of Naglingniq. Some evidence has also been sent to a lab for testing. Jeffrey would not elaborate on what evidence they do have.

Meanwhile, RCMP are seeking community support in the investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers.