Body discovered near dumpster behind Chuck E. Cheese in Augusta

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a suspicious death after a body was discovered near a local business.

At 10:17 a.m. on Monday, deputies rushed to 1409 Marks Church Road to investigate the finding of a deceased person.

Deputies said a body was discovered behind Chuck E. Cheese at 3435 Wrightsboro Road.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office investigated.

Coroner Mark Bowen said the body was discovered in a forested area behind the business, which seemed to be a homeless camp.

The autopsy has been scheduled.

The deceased’s name will be disclosed once a positive identification is made and the next of kin is notified.

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