Police seek help ID'ing female body found in Dutchess stream

State police are looking for the public's help in identifying the body of a female who was found in Wappinger Creek tributary stream Tuesday.

When asked if there is any indication of the cause of death or any signs of foul play, state police spokesman Aaron Hicks said: "Both are still under investigation."

The forensic examination and autopsy are ongoing and more information will be provided when it's available, police said. The Dutchess County Medical Examiner's office on Thursday said the case is pending.

On Tuesday, state police responded to a 911 call for a body found in Wappinger Creek tributary stream.

The female, "believed to be approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and between the ages of 16 and 25 years old, was found partially submerged," state police said in a news release. "Her weight prior to her death was believed to be approximately 89 pounds." 

She was found wearing white jeans, a pink T-shirt, a black button up sweater, and black and purple Merrell sneakers.

The location at which the unidentified female was found is "accessible from Maloney Road in the town of Wappinger near the LaGrange town line," police said.

Anyone with information "regarding the incident or information that may lead to the identification of the victim" are asked to contact Troop K headquarters at 845-677-7300.  All calls can be kept confidential.

State police were assisted at the scene by the New Hackensack Fire Department and the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office.