Des Moines Police Department detectives and investigators with the Des Moines Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene. The deceased person has been tentatively identified as 48-year-old Joann Stone, of Des Moines. Police say a preliminary examination of the scene shows no indication of criminal action related to this death. Confirmation of cause and manner of death will be made by the Polk County Medical Examiners Office.

Stone’s vehicle and other personal items were found at her residence, last Thursday. Police believe she was last seen at a medical facility in West Des Moines on 60th Street around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, April 28. But detectives say she left before receiving treatment. Des Moines Police Department detectives continue to investigate this incident.