Las Vegas police are asking the public for help after a dead woman was found in luggage

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help for more information after a woman was found dead in luggage near an apartment complex.

Police said they received a call at 4:19 a.m. Thursday after someone discovered a dead person near Spencer Street and East Reno Avenue.

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Police ask public for help after woman found dead in luggage

When officers arrived, they found a woman in the luggage.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman as 46-year-old Kristen Avelar.

Investigators are asking anyone who knew Avelar or had information about her whereabouts before her death to contact them.

You can reach the LVMPD Homicide Division by phone at (702) 828-3521 or by email at [email protected].

To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (702) 385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.

You can see more photos of Avelar below or by clicking here.

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