A suspicious death investigation is underway in Council Bluffs.
Police were called to 1004 1st Avenue at 10:35 a.m. today after they received a report of a dead body on vacant property. A man told officers he was walking his dog and saw the body in a grassy lot just north of a building.
The death appears to be suspicious in nature and is currently being investigated. The identity of the person is being withheld pending notification of family. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 712-328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.