Body of woman found in Arizona desert sets off search for person seen running in area
A 29-year-old woman’s body was found in an Arizona desert area, police said.
Now authorities are looking for a person seeing running in the area.
Lauren Heike’s body was first found after 10:30 a.m. April 29 near 6500 E. Libby St. when someone reported “an injured person,” the Phoenix Police Department said in a news release.
Fire department personnel pronounced Heike dead at the scene, police said.
She was found with “trauma to her body” in a desert area, police said.
Police have not identified a suspect, but they are looking for a person who was seen running in the area.
Authorities released a six seconds video clip of a person who they said may have information on Heike’s death.
The investigation is ongoing.
“We would like to remind everyone to be aware of your surroundings. If a hike or walk is in your plans, do so with a partner,” police said in the release. “If you see something suspicious, call police and be a good witness.”
Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377, or 480-837-8446 for Spanish.
This story was originally published May 3, 2023 at 12:02 PM with the headline "Body of woman found in Arizona desert sets off search for person seen running in area."
