Updated Breaking News: Police say body of missing teen Katelyn Wolfe has been found; homicide investigation continues

Katelyn Wolfe

Linton Police Chief Troy Jerrell announced late Monday evening that officers had located the body of a deceased female in rural Greene County.

"Although we do not have 100 percent identification, we do believe this is Katelyn Wolfe," said Jerrell, "and we do suspect foul play.

"The body was located at approximately 5 p.m. in rural Greene County near the border of Greene County and Sullivan County."

Jerrell said the body was discovered by Indiana Conservation Officers.

When the police department released the information to the Greene County Daily World around 10 p.m., Jerrell said the family had been notified but a positive identification had not been confirmed.

An autopsy is scheduled on Tuesday.

"I'm not releasing information or any more details about the investigation at this time," said Jerrell.

"This investigation is not over.

"We still have a lot of work to do.

"We are making progress and as soon as I'm able to release more information to the public, I will."

Katelyn Wolfe, 19, was reported missing by her father at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, June 6.

The last time the family saw her was around 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at her home in the area of C Street NW in Linton.

She communicated with someone around 3 a.m. on Thursday. Jerrell said Wolfe was on the phone talking to people that night and she was looking for people to "hang out with."

After her communications at 3 a.m., there was no more activity on her cell phone or her Facebook account.

Foul play was suspected and police announced they believed she was in danger saying there were no arguments or fights in the home and there was nothing to indicate she intended to leave for an extended period of time -- she did not take make-up, personal items or extra clothing from her home.

After the search for Wolfe began and then days went by, Jerrell said, "It's not like her to be gone for this long without communicating," said Jerrell.

Officers from the Linton Police Department and several other agencies were working long hours and at one point Jerrell said they were going at it hard and would continue their round-the-clock efforts to find Wolfe. Jerrell said they were following up on every lead that came in.

Besides Linton police detectives, officers and staff, the Indiana State Police contributed significant support to local officers in the effort to locate Wolfe.

"The Indiana State Police have been great," said Jerrell. "They've given us a tremendous amount of help and support and have offered all of their resources to support this investigation."

Jerrell also recognized the Jasonville Police Department -- they assigned an officer to offer full-time support, as did the Greene County Sheriff's Department. The Worthington Police Department also provided assistance along with numerous other agencies including Indiana DNR Conservation Officers.

Jerrell said officers have worked hard toward a break in the case, but their work is far from over.

Late Monday, Jerrell confirmed Wolfe's disappearance, at first a missing person's case, is a homicide investigation.

"We're not releasing any more information at this time in order to preserve the integrity of an ongoing criminal investigation."

Late in the evening, the police department released a statement saying, "Our hearts and prayers goes out to the Wolfe family and loved ones.

"We do want to thank the community in their efforts in pulling together and supporting the Wolfe Family and hope they will continue to do so."