Crime & Safety

Woman Found Dead Off Malibu Shore

A woman who was previously reported missing was found dead off the shore in Malibu.

MALIBU, CA — A woman who was previously reported missing was found dead off the shore in Malibu this weekend in a possible suicide, authorities said Sunday.

The discovery was reported at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 22000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

"Through the initial investigation it was learned that the person was a missing person that was being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department," the sheriff's department said Sunday. "The cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. At this time, based on the homicide investigation coupled with the LAPD investigation, there are facts showing this may likely be a suicide."

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The victim was not identified, and no further information was provided.

Anyone with information regarding the death was urged to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.

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— City News Service