Potential evidence has been found near a property where alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur is said to have done landscaping work.

Police had resumed digging on Wednesday around and behind a Toronto home linked to McArthur.  Investigators appeared to have found something, which was taken away in the coroner鈥檚 van. There鈥檚 been no confirmation yet from police on what was found.  

McArthur, 66, is facing eight counts of first degree murder in connection with the deaths of men with ties to Toronto鈥檚 LGBTQ neighbourhood.

The property at the centre of this investigation, located on Mallory Crescent, has previously been searched.  Planters from the property have been seized and areas of the backyard excavated. Investigators allege to have found the remains of seven men inside seized planters.

Police said they began excavating the home's backyard in January, but nothing was found. Earlier on Wednesday, spokesperson Meaghan Gray said investigators determined there was a need for further digging after a recent search by a canine unit.

鈥淭hose dogs indicated on a number of different places on the property, and that鈥檚 what led to today鈥檚 excavation,鈥� she told CP24. 鈥淥fficers expect to be there over the next several weeks.鈥�

McArthur鈥檚 work as a self-employed landscaper has led police to search more than 100 other properties related to his landscaping business. Gray said nothing was found during those searches.

CP24 crime specialist Steve Ryan said this latest investigation at the Mallory Crescent residence is likely due to the arrival of hot summer weather, which softens the ground for easier digging.

鈥淢y understanding is this was their plan all along,鈥� he told CTV News Channel on Wednesday. 鈥淭hey are going back today probably to do their due diligence.鈥�