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This is the tattoo that was found on the upper left should of the victim of the Middletown homicide. If you have any information pertaining to the homicide or the identity of the victim, you are asked to call police at 860-344-3200.

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Police investigating homicide in Middletown

Updated: Monday, 18 Jun 2012, 8:21 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 16 Jun 2012, 1:57 PM EDT

Quincy Vagell

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Police say a body was found in Middletown around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon and the death is being ruled as a homicide.

The body of a young Hispanic woman was found in a wooded area off Miner Street by two hikers shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Police say the hikers noticed blood and followed the trail. They came across a body and immediately called 911.

Police say the woman is 18-30 years old, with long brown hair, 5'4" to 5'6", weighing between 110 and 120 pounds.

A heart shaped tattoo was found on the upper left shoulder. Police ask if anyone knows of a missing woman matching this description or noticed any suspicious activity in the past 24 hours to call 860-344-3200.

Police are continuing the investigation with assistance from the State Police Major Crimes Squad.