Crime & Safety

Woman Wanted After Body Found In Stuffed Futon: Philadelphia Police

Philadelphia Police said Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes, 29, is sought for questioning after a body was found stuffed in a Futon last week.

Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477.
Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477. (Philadelphia Police)

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia have issued an arrest warrant for a woman after a dead body was found stuffed inside a futon last week.

The discovery was made at about 12:39 a.m. April 6 at an apartment on the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue when police while investigating a missing person incident.

Authorities now say Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes, 29, is wanted for questioning in connection with the discovery of the body.

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Sanchez-Reyes is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair, police said.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sanchez-Reyes is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477.

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A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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