Body discovered at Cape May County home

Investigation in early stages, authorities say

Authorities are investigating after a dead body was discovered inside a South Jersey home Monday afternoon.

According to prosecutors, the unidentified person was found deceased at a residence located at 100 Vermont Ave. in the Rio Grande Section of Middle Township.

The body was found around 1:30 p.m. and authorities say more information will be released later, as the investigation is still in its early stages.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135 or the Middle Township Police Department at 609-465-8700.