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Police: Skeletal remains found along White River on city’s south side

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Skeletal remains were found Wednesday along the White River on the city’s south side.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer William Young, officers were called to the area of South West and West Raymond streets around 3:30 p.m. on reports of human remains found along the White River.

Responding officers located the skeletal remains in a secluded area along the river and authorities are working to determine more information. The remains could only be accessed by boat, police said.

It is unclear at this time if the remains belong to a female or a male.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.

Previous Reporting

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A body was found in the White River on the city’s south side Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Authorities were called to the White River in the area of South West and West Raymond streets around 3:30 p.m. on reports of a body in the water.

A body was located by authorities and they are working to remove the body from the river.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.