Police are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered outside a cafe and apartment complex in the heart of Joondalup’s CBD.
Detectives say they received a report from paramedics about 9.45am on Wednesday that a woman’s body had been found on Grand Boulevard.
“At this time, it is believed the woman was left at the scene by a male person, the circumstances of which are being investigated,” WA Police said in a statement.
WA Police Detective Inspector Jayd Morawski said the man reportedly approached paramedics, who were already in the area, to seek assistance for the woman, before leaving.
Detective Inspector Jayd Morawski urged the man to make contact with Joondalup police. (ABC News: Samantha Goerling)
He said the man was known to the woman, but wouldn’t elaborate further.
“We know who the man is … we are making every effort to make contact,” he told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.
“His knowledge around the circumstances around this morning are key to this investigation, so we do need his assistance in getting a full picture as to what occurred.
“There are answers that need to be given, he can provide those answers.”
Detective Inspector Jayd Morawski urged the man to make himself known to police. (ABC News: Samantha Goerling)
Detective Inspector Morawski said “significant” police resources were being put into contacting him, but said they would prefer he come forward voluntarily.
“Ultimately we have a lot of resources and a lot of technology that we will deploy to find this person,” he said.
“The best thing he can do is contact Joondalup detectives.”
‘Isolated matter’
Detective Inspector Morawski said there is no ongoing threat to community safety.
“This is an isolated matter,” he said.
The cause of the woman’s death is undetermined.
The cafe next to where the woman’s body was found has shut early, with a note on the door saying it was closed to the public, but open to police and emergency services.
Detectives urge anyone with information, or who has CCTV or dash-cam vision from the area around the time of the incident, to contact them.
Joondalup is a major urban centre 28 kilometres north of Perth. The woman’s body was found a short walk from the entrance to a large shopping centre.