Body found in Gary, police suspect foul play

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.

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.