Man's body found in NJ dumpster, cause of death being investigated: cops

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NEWARK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — An unidentified man's body was found inside a dumpster in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.

Officers received a call around 5:19 p.m. reporting that a man's body was found dead inside of a dumpster on the 600 block of Clinton Avenue, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

A pending autopsy will determine his cause of death.

Authorities did not release the victim’s name.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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