Police: Woman's body found on the side of the road in Kensington

Police say a red car, possibly a Nissan, drove away from the scene of where the body was found.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022
Police: Body of a woman found in Kensington
Philadelphia police investigating on the 300 block of East Tusculum Street where a woman's body was found.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a grim discovery in the city's Kensington section.

The body of a woman was found Saturday around 3:30 a.m. on the 300 block of E. Tusculum Street.

Officials say surveillance video in the area showed a red car, possibly a Nissan, parallel park, quickly open and close the passenger door, then drove away from the scene.

The video shows the woman's body left behind after the car leaves, according to police.

The vehicle was last seen heading towards Kensington Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215.686.3334.

Anonymous tips are also encouraged at 215.686.TIPS.