The West Palm Beach Police Department  said a body was discovered in a canal on Tuesday afternoon.

Sgt. David Lefont said the body was found at 1:40 p.m. near the intersection of Carver Avenue and Ninth Street by a city of West Palm Beach landscape employee who was cutting grass.

Investigators are at the scene gathering evidence.

Police said they are working to identify the victim and do not know the gender.

Anyone with information should contact the West Palm Beach Police Department at 561-822-1900.