SMITHVILLE, MO — Clay County Sheriff Will Akin reports that: We received some inquiries about the search warrant our STAR Team assisted with Sunday night in Smithville. This is what that was about.
Please contact Smithville Police or the TIPS Hotline if you have any information that can help the investigation.
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, officers from the Smithville Police Department responded to a report of a body in a wooded area near 194th Terrace.
Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body of a deceased white male in a densely vegetated area.
During the initial investigation, a search warrant was obtained for a nearby residence. The warrant was executed with the assistance of the Clay County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas City Crime Scene Unit.
Investigators are working with the Medical Examiner's Office to identify the individual.
The Smithville Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case (Case# 12400680) to come forward.
Information can be provided by calling 816-858-3521 or 816-532-0500 and speak with Det. Knowles.
An anonymous tip can be submitted via the Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816- 474-8477 or KCCrimestoppers.com .
Investigators are working to determine the identity of the deceased and will share more information as it becomes available.
The Smithville Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our community with honor, integrity, compassion, and professionalism. Our officers strive to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors.
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