Packages containing a human hand and foot have been sent to two Vancouver schools and investigators are looking into possible connections to the high-profile Montreal dismemberment case.

The first parcel containing a hand was delivered to False Creek Elementary at 1 p.m. and a second parcel with the foot inside was opened at St. George's School some time later, according to Vancouver Deputy Chief Warren Lemcke. The BC Coroners Service was called in to confirm that the remains were human.

"The remains will be examined by the coroner and there's no indication of an identity," Lemcke said.

The news comes a day after German police arrested Luka Rocco Magnotta, who is accused of murdering an international student in Montreal, dismembering him and sending parts of his body to the Conservative and Liberal parties in Ottawa. Some of victim Jun Lin's body parts, including his head, one hand and a foot, are still missing.

Lemcke said Vancouver investigators are speaking with their counterparts in Montreal about the case.

"The investigation is only a few hours old now, so I can't link it to anything," he said.

He added that there is no indication staff or students at either school were the targets of the deliveries.

"This must have been a very, very traumatic incident for all involved at the schools who were involved in opening these packages," Lemcke said.

Investigators have yet to determine where the packages were mailed from.

A statement from St. George's suggests the private school was randomly targeted.

"There is no danger to anyone at the school, and our students are in no way affected by this matter. We are not aware of any connection of the package to the school," spokesman Gordon Allan wrote.

Vancouver School Board spokesman Kurt Heinrich told reporters that the situation is a challenging one, but there are crisis protocols in place to help staff and students cope.

"This is a really traumatic or difficult situation for absolutely everybody and we're doing our best to try and make sure our students aren't negatively impacted," he said.

He added that students were let out of class at the normal time, and the school day will go forward as usual on Wednesday.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson issued a statement saying he was deeply disturbed by the events at the two schools.

"The police investigation is still in its early stages, but it is my hope that justice for these acts will be delivered swiftly. My thoughts are with the staff, parents and students of each school community," Robertson said.

Accused killer Magnotta has said he won't fight his extradition back to Canada from Europe. The adult film actor was arrested at an internet café in Berlin after an international manhunt sparked when Lin's torso was found in a suitcase outside his apartment last week.

Police believe the slaying was recorded on video, and say they have found evidence that parts of Lin's body were eaten.