Family Of Homeless Man Found Dead In AHeights Still Sought

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The identity of a homeless man found last week is still being withheld while Arlington Heights police try to contact his family, the Daily Herald reports. The 65-year-old man was found Thursday lying on the ground along Northwest Highway.

The manner of death is still pending, but investigators believe it was natural and don't think foul play was involved, the report stated. The Cook County medical examiner's office also hasn't determined the cause of death in the case, the report added.

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The man was discovered at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, near Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road. After the body was found, motorists were asked by police to avoid the area while they investigated the scene.

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Arlington Heights police investigate the scene near Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road where the body of a 65-year-old homeless man was discovered Thursday, May 10. (Photo by Aaron Hechtman)