Mark Walker

mwalker@argusleader.com

Police in Sioux Falls are investigating the death of a homeless woman found atop a parking garage near City Hall Wednesday morning, but said there is no indication of criminal activity.

The 46-year-old woman's body was found by a patrolling merchant officer about 6 a.m. on the upper level of a parking ramp at 132 N. Dakota Ave. inside of a glass stairwell.

Police spokesman Sam Clemens said the incident is classified as an unattended death. He said a cause of death won't be declared until autopsy results return.

Her name is being withheld pending family notice.

Several bottles of alcohol were found near the victim's body, Clemens said.

Investigators are trying to find out if the woman had been alone or if she was with someone else.

On Monday, a Brandon Valley High School student was treated for cold exposure after being missing for seven hours. He was found at a Brandon Park.