Missing woman found fatally wounded in garage in Philly

A 53-year-old woman who was reported missing was found dead in a parking garage in Philadelphia over the weekend, police said.

On Sunday, the victim, identified as Ivelisse Lugo, was found “wrapped in a blanket and towel with a stab wound to her back,” a Philadelphia police official told USA TODAY on Monday.

Emergency doctors pronounced her dead shortly before 4:30 p.m

“The place of the event was guarded; so far, no one has been arrested and no weapons have been seized,” the press secretary said in a statement. “The investigation is active and ongoing with homicide detectives.”

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Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the murder investigation

According to the statement, officers initially responded to a missing person report on Saturday.

The next day, when they returned to the residence, they made a gruesome discovery.

The motive was not immediately clear.

The department is asking the public to contact them with any tips on this case. They are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, the spokesman added. Counselors can call or text 215-686-TIPS.

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].