Body of woman found in Arizona desert sets off search for person seen running in area

A 29-year-old woman’s body was found in an Arizona desert area, police said.

Now authorities are looking for a person seeing running in the area.

Lauren Heike’s body was first found after 10:30 a.m. April 29 near 6500 E. Libby St. when someone reported “an injured person,” the Phoenix Police Department said in a news release.

Fire department personnel pronounced Heike dead at the scene, police said.

She was found with “trauma to her body” in a desert area, police said.

Police have not identified a suspect, but they are looking for a person who was seen running in the area.

Authorities released a six seconds video clip of a person who they said may have information on Heike’s death.

The investigation is ongoing.

“We would like to remind everyone to be aware of your surroundings. If a hike or walk is in your plans, do so with a partner,” police said in the release. “If you see something suspicious, call police and be a good witness.”

Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377, or 480-837-8446 for Spanish.

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