Woman's body, wrapped in blanket, found in St. Paul woods

A woman's body wrapped in a blanket was found in a wooded area found Saturday night off of Minnehaha Avenue near Johnson Parkway.

A neighborhood resident found the body around 9 p.m. on the 1400 block of Minnehaha Avenue East, St. Paul police spokesman Sgt. Paul Paulos said. It was purposely thrown into the area, he said.

It was transported to the Ramsey County medical examiner. The woman's age and identity hasn't yet been released.

Police suspect foul play was involved.

"We are asking for the public's help," Paulos said. "What did you hear? What did you see?"

Preliminary reports indicated the body was that of a baby's, but police later confirmed it was an adult female.

Investigators are looking into whether the body matches any active missing person cases, Paulos said.

Anyone with information on the incident are asked to call the St. Paul homicide unit at 651-266-5650.

Police are continuing to investigate.