VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A body recovered from Rudee Inlet Wednesday is a missing woman from Virginia Beach, police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Carina Leach was reported missing on Feb. 14, police said.
Friends and family grew concerned about her safety and well being after she didn't show up to Cooke Elementary School, where she worked in the cafeteria for the last 10 years, according to coworkers.
Missing Persons
VBPD looking for missing woman who didn't show up to work
Wednesday morning, Virginia Beach police were called to the south of Rudee Inlet on a claim of a floating body on the water's surface, according to the VBPD.
Friends described Leach as a beautiful person, with a caring and responsible personality, so they were shocked when she didn't show up to work.
Police say that they are still working to confirm the cause of death.
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