The woman is believed to have been between the ages of 18 and 30. Police in Greenwich, Conn. said today that they have received "numerous leads" after announcing on Tuesday the discovery of young woman's bound body inside in a suitcase along the side of a road in the wealthy suburban enclave. The woman is believed to have been between the ages of 18 and 30, authorities said at a news conference Tuesday. Highway workers made the mysterious and disturbing discovery around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to ABC New York station WABC-TV. The body was bound at the hands and feet, officials said, while declining to disclose what was used to bind her. Officials also declined to release the manner or cause of death, but called the probe an "active homicide investigation." An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, officials said, and investigators are still working to identify the victim. I just hope they get their information and figure it out. It's just crazy knowing there's a murderer on the loose. Greenwich sits along the New York-Connecticut state border about 35 miles north of New York City, and is home to a large population of New York City commuters. Chanya Champagne, who works at the The Granola Bar breakfast restaurant in town, said the news left her "speechless." "I'm so used to watching videos, TV shows, movies, concerning things like that, but never so close to home," she told ABC News. "I'm just shocked." But David Zimmer, manager at the local Coffee Café Roasters, said "nothing surprises me these days." "This is an extension of New York -- everything in New York comes out here," Zimmer said. "I just hope they get their information and figure it out," Champagne said. "It's just crazy knowing there's a murderer on the loose." Anyone with information is asked to call the Greenwich Police tip line at (203) 622-3333.<doc-sep>The body of a young woman has been found stuffed inside a suitcase alongside a road in Connecticut, and authorities say victim was bound at the hands and feet. The body was found at 8.15am on Tuesday and about 10 to 15 feet away from Glenville Road in Greenwich. "The victim was found bound at the hands and the feet, and the victim was found in a suitcase," Greenwich police Captain Robert Berry told an ABC affiliate. The body is believed to belong to a woman between the ages of 18- and 30-years-old. The police are actively investigating the case as a homicide. The medical examiner is working to determine the victim’s identity and cause of death. 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A search began for possible survivors after a scanner detected a pulse one month after the mega-blast at the adjacent port AFP via Getty World news in pictures 3 September 2020 A full moon next to the Virgen del Panecillo statue in Quito, Ecuador EPA World news in pictures 2 September 2020 A Palestinian woman reacts as Israeli forces demolish her animal shed near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd stage of the Tour de France between Nice and Sisteron AFP via Getty World news in pictures 30 August 2020 Law enforcement officers block a street during a rally of opposition supporters protesting against presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus Reuters World news in pictures 29 August 2020 A woman holding a placard reading "Stop Censorship - Yes to the Freedom of Expression" shouts in a megaphone during a protest against the mandatory wearing of face masks in Paris.<doc-sep>A 24-year-old New York woman with reported depression and anxiety issues was identified by a medical examiner Thursday as the person whose body -- bound at the hands and feet -- was discovered earlier in the week stuffed into a large red suitcase ditched on a roadside in an affluent Connecticut town. Valerie Reyes, of New Rochelle, N.Y., was reported missing Jan. 30, a day after she was last seen, according to ABC7 New York. Reyes' cause of death wasn't immediately clear; but on Tuesday -- the same day cops made the gruesome suitcase find -- Greenwich Police Department Captain Robert Berry said authorities were investigating the death as a homicide. “Her family was advised of the positive identification last night. They are obviously devastated by the loss of Valerie and our heartfelt condolences go out to them," Berry said, according to ABC7 New York. “The Greenwich Police Department is dedicated to identifying those responsible for the death of Valerie and ensuring justice for her and her family." WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN RED SUITCASE ALONGSIDE ROAD IN AFFLUENT CONNECTICUT TOWN, POLICE SAY Highway workers on Tuesday had stumbled upon Reyes' remains after discovering the suitcase sitting about 10-15 feet from Glenville Road in Greenwich, the town's police said. Reyes was described as being clothed but reportedly had her hands and feet bound. The New York Police Department Midtown North Precinct tweeted about Reyes in hopes someone who recognized her could help fill in the blanks about the final days of the Westchester County woman's life. “Have you seen Valerie Reyes?? 5’3”, black hair, brown eyes, ½ sleeve tattoo on left arm. Last seen wearing a green coat, black jeans, and black shoes. Suffers from anxiety and depression,” the message said. The day of the suitcase's discovery marked a week since anyone had reported seeing Reyes. Though it wasn't immediately clear what other evidence was collected at the scene, investigators soon honed in on Reyes as possibly being the mystery woman, with officers going to Reyes' home in New Rochelle later Tuesday night, News 12 Westchester reported. Additionally, an unidentified highway worker was being investigated after allegedly snapping unauthorized photos of Reyes' body, according to The Hartford Courant and ABC7 New York. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The grisly roadside discovery in Greenwich shocked residents of the elite enclave. “I feel like this neighborhood is relatively safe, so it’s a surprise. Finding a body near where you live, it’s concerning,” Liza Scullin, a resident, told Greenwich Time. “We’re supposed to be the safest towns in America or at least one of them,” said Melissa Klinka, who's also a member of the Greenwich community. “So something like this makes people uncomfortable.” Reyes worked at a Barnes & Noble store in Eastchester, N.Y., since the location opened more than two years ago, according to the chain. "The entire Barnes & Noble community is grieving the loss of our beloved employee Valerie Reyes," Barnes & Noble said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time." Lauren Bradford, who worked with Reyes, said the young woman planned to train to become a tattoo artist. "Horrified. Absolutely horrified," said Bradford, 19. "I'm just like totally shocked. She was a confidant. She really encouraged me and my aspirations. She had a really bright future. She was really excited about her art and her goals." No arrests have been announced. Investigators have asked anyone with information on the case to contact 203-622-3333. The Associated Press contributed to this report.<doc-sep>
UPDATE: Missing New York woman identified as victim found in suitcase Original story: GREENWICH — Police are working to identify a woman found dead in Glenville Tuesday, part of a homicide investigation that began in the morning with the grisly discovery of her body stuffed in a suitcase in a wooded area near Glenville Road. The victim had been bound at her hands and feet, Greenwich Police Capt. Robert Berry said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. She was found about 10 to 15 feet off Glenville Road near Stillman Lane by town highway workers around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. They alerted police. Berry said the woman appeared to be an adult female under the age of 30, possibly as young as 18. “There was no doubt homicide was involved,” said Berry, who heads the detective unit. “We do not know the manner or cause of death at this time.” Her body was clothed, Berry said at a noontime news conference. The spot where she was found is in a quiet residential area, not far from the Merritt Parkway. “I can say it was not committed right there, the death was not right in that location. Where the death took place, we don’t know at this time,” Berry said. The captain said it also was not clear when the murder took place. He gave few details and would not reveal the victim’s race or ethnicity. The state’s chief medical examiner was on the scene into the late afternoon, checking the body and the immediate surroundings. An autopsy will be conducted by the medical examiner’s office. The Chief State’s Attorney’s Office was assisting as well. Police officers were interviewing local residents, and seeking video footage from security systems for clues. Investigators were also examining tire prints and other forensic evidence, and checking missing persons reports. The area where the body was found is out of sight from nearby residences, in a small depression on the east side of Glenville Road. It is near a small area adjoining the road where a car could park. Residents and visitors to Glenville were shocked by the disturbing discovery, highly out of character for a town often tagged as one of the safest in the nation. A grandmother from Port Chester, N.Y., who came to town for a workout class, wiped away tears after hearing the news that quickly consumed the sleepy neighborhood Tuesday. “It’s tragic,” she said. “I have two granddaughters. I worry about this all the time.” The killing, which involved the binding and constraining of a young woman, is an especially heinous example of violence against women, she said. “It’s a national (problem) and it always has been,” she said. “It’s sickening.” A 49-year-old Glenville woman, who took the same exercise class, was nearly speechless when she learned of the slaying. “Oh my God, this feels surreal,” she said. “It’s not unbelievable, but it’s shocking that it happened right here.” Steve Schacter, who has an office in Glenville, said that even though the killing may be a shock, the high-profile murder of Martha Moxley in 1975 shows that murder is possible anywhere, even in prosperous communities. “Greenwich is such a great place, including this neighborhood, that when a murder occurs, it’s so out of the ordinary that it sends reporters out to ask people’s reactions,” he said outside of the neighborhood’s Stop & Shop supermarket. Scott Chiappetta, who works at a preschool in the neighborhood, said, “My gut is it probably happened somewhere else, but these days, you never know. It’s very quiet. Nothing ever really happens around here, other than (traffic) from the firehouse. It feels safe.” Berry said investigators had some information to work with. “We have received some leads on a possible identification,” the police captain said. “One of our biggest concerns is trying to positively identify the victim, for notification of next of kin.” He expressed condolences on behalf of the Police Department and said the investigation would be a thorough one. “This is going to be a long methodical process, we want to make sure we do things correctly,” Berry said. “It’s going to take time.” Glenville Road was closed after 9 a.m. and remained closed until 4:40 p.m. for the investigation. Sawhorses were set up with police cars also blocking the roadway. Officers were on the scene near Glenville Center as traffic was diverted at the Shell station. The road was blocked at the other end near Eagle Hill School.