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Police investigate after body found in east Tulsa

Posted at 2:07 PM, Dec 07, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-07 17:30:43-05

TULSA -- Police are investigating Thursday afternoon after a body was found in east Tulsa.

The incident was reported near 21st and Sheridan near the Sheridan Terrace apartments.

Police said the body of an 81-year-old man was found in a creek at the apartment. Officials said the man had been missing for four to five days.

The body was found by apartment staff members and recovered by officials with the Medical Examiner's Office.

Police are working to determine if the incident is suspicious.

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