Body found in Gary, police suspect foul play

Thursday, June 30, 2016
GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A body was found in a grassy area around east 27th Avenue and Maryland Street in Gary, Ind. around 2:24 p.m. Thursday, according to the Gary Police Department.

The body has not been identified, however police say they suspect foul play.
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The body was removed by the Lake County Coroner's Officer.

Anyone with information regarding the body is urged to contact Detective Jeff Minchunk of the Lake County/Gary Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3855 or call the Crime Tip Line at 866-CRIME-GP.
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