A MAN was searching for his daughter over a “police matter” the night before a woman’s body was found in Kew.

The father walked into a High St cafe about 5pm Monday, asking how to access the neighbouring town house in a bid to locate his daughter.

Police also visited the property within hours, looking at the front kebab shop and the separate residence behind, off Derrick St.

The body of a woman, 29, was found at the residence by police yesterday, about 1.40pm.

Forensic testing is expected to be completed this afternoon to determine the cause of death.

media_camera The street is blocked off at both ends as police continue to investigate the scene. Picture: Steve Tanner

media_camera Police continue to investigate the scene. Picture: Steve Tanner

The body was discovered by police at a townhouse residence behind the High St kebab shop.

Little is known about the woman whose body was found, with neighbours having never seen her before.

It’s understood the townhouse and the business, although connected, are separate entities.

Wrap It Up has been closed for two weeks after a sub-letters shut it down through lack of business.

The owner of the property is believed to be overseas.

Derrick St, which adjoins High St, has been reopened to the public.

Police investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333

triple-0 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Heavy police presence in Kew. They're focussing on a laneway behind a group of shops @7NewsMelbourne pic.twitter.com/Z53lQp4Hkq — Melina Sarris (@MelinaSarris7) July 5, 2016

DEVELOPING: Large police presence near High Street in Kew. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/ahAYPkUaOV — 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) July 5, 2016