Body found inside abandoned home on city's east side

Police are investigating after the body was found in an abandoned home late Wednesday night.

Police say the body appears to be a male, but, due to the decomposed condition of the body it's unclear.

Police aren't sure of the circumstances leading up to the death.

The house is in the 14000 block of Mapleridge Street, which is near Chalmers and Seven Mile on the city's east side.

Police are asking anyone who has information about what may have happened to give them a call.