NCMEC looks for help in identifying Phoenix drowning victim
Unidentified drowning victim pulled from Phoenix pool
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking the public for help in identifying a person who drowned earlier this month at an apartment complex pool near 55th Avenue and Indian School Road.
PHOENIX - Officials with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are asking for help, as they work with officials in Maricopa County to identify a male who died two days following a water-related incident in Phoenix.
What we know:
Per a statement released on July 24, the man was taken to Valleywise Medical Center on July 6, after he was found in a pool at an apartment complex that is located near the intersection of 55th Avenue and Indian School Road.
"Officials have said he did not have any identification with him," read a portion of the statement.
The man, per NCMEC officials, died at Valleywise Medical Center on July 8.
Dig deeper:
The unidentified man is described in the statement as a Hispanic who is believed to be between the ages of 15 and 18, 5' 6" tall, and weighing 184lbs. The man also had a non-surgical scar on his left thigh.
What you can do:
Officials say anyone with information on this unidentified person can contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678), or call the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office at 602-506-3322. Tips can be provided anonymously.