An Iowa City Police officer was working in the area south of downtown Monday morning when a homeless person pointed out a body in a creek near a bridge on Gilbert Street.

Iowa City Police Sgt. Derek Frank said an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday morning, and that no additional information is available for the public.

Frank said he couldn't answer any questions about the name or age of the deceased person, why the individual might have been in the creek or whether foul play was suspected.

The officer found the body in Ralston Creek at about 6:45 a.m., and was later assisted by additional police and Johnson County Medical Examiner investigators. Both agencies are investigating the circumstances around the incident.

The Iowa City Press-Citizen will continue updating as more information becomes available.

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