POLICE Department

Investigation into Female Found Deceased at 2001 Central Street

December 26, 2018 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 2001 Central Street around noon today.  

The identity of the victim and her cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Olive and Detective J. Flores reported:  

A passer-by was walking his dog at Milby Park near the above address and, while walking near Sims Bayou, saw a suspicious object floating in the water.  As he got closer, the witness saw what he believed to be a body and called 9-1-1. 

The HPD Dive Team responded to the location and recovered the body of what is believed to be either a white or Hispanic female.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.  


VHS/JKS 12-26-18
Inc. #162499518

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.