Garbage man working in southwest Miami-Dade finds body in trash can

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a body was found in southwest Miami-Dade County.

The scene was located near Southwest 85th Street and 161st Place in West Kendall.

According to police, a garbage man discovered the body after dumping a can into the back of his truck.

Homicide detectives with the Miami-Dade Police Department were called to investigate.

Police have not provided any information on the victim, or if they are seeking any suspects or persons of interest.

Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.