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Body, suspicious items found by Topeka police

A body was found in downtown Topeka under the Polk-Quincy Bridge. (KSNT Photo/ Alyssa Storm)

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have confirmed a body was found underneath the Polk Quincy Viaduct in downtown Topeka.

According to authorities, police were called to the 200 block of S.E. Quincy after 8 a.m. on Friday.

“On September 30, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an individual walked into the Law Enforcement Center and reported finding items under the I70 Bridge near the intersection of SE Quincy and SE 2nd St. Officers responded and located a male that was determined to be deceased.”

Lt. Manuel Munoz, Topeka Police Department

Police went to the bridge, found suspicious items, and discovered a body.