Crime & Safety
Missing Woman's Body Found Floating In Boca Ciega Bay
Police say foul play isn't suspected. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner's office will find out the cause of death.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A missing 70-year-old woman's body was found floating in Boca Ciega Bay Monday, St. Pete police tweeted.
Arlete Desousa did not return to her St. Pete home Sunday night, police said.
According to police, a person saw Desousa's body floating at 10 a.m. near Pinellas Bayway.
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A concerned family member told police they were worried about her after they hadn't heard from her for several hours.
Based on preliminary investigation, police said foul play isn't suspected. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner's office will determine the cause of death.
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