Crime & Safety

Decomposing Body Found In Woods Near T.F. Green Airport

Police said the body was "in the late stages of decomposition" and was likely there for a while. It's not known yet if the person was a man

Police said the body was found just before 4:30 p.m. near 1960 Post Road, which is a parking garage at T.F. Green International Airport.
Police said the body was found just before 4:30 p.m. near 1960 Post Road, which is a parking garage at T.F. Green International Airport. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

WARWICK, RI — A body was found in the woods near T.F. Green International Airport Tuesday.

Police said the body was found just before 4:30 p.m. near 1960 Post Road, which is an airport parking garage.

Police said the body was "in the late stages of decomposition" and was likely there for a while. It's not known yet if the person was a man or woman.

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The cause of death has also not been determined. The Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office is working to determine the cause of death, police said.

Anyone with information about the body is asked to call Warwick police Sgt. Gregory Johnson at 401-468-4261.

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