Maplewood police investigating body found in creek

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found partially submerged in a creek near a walking path in Maplewood.

Police say the woman's body was discovered Saturday. There were no obvious signs of foul play. The woman was fully clothed and wearing hiking boots, but was not carrying identification.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office was conducting an autopsy to positively identify the woman.

Police say she had not been reported missing.

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