A 6-year-old girl reported missing in the area of Chapman Street in New Carlisle on Friday, March 12, was found dead.

The call to police about the missing girl happened around 6:30 p.m.

Just before 8:30 p.m. the child was found in a wooded area near Chapman.

The victim has been identified as Grace Ross of New Carlisle.

A 14-year-old suspect was arrested shortly afterward.

The name of the suspect is not being released at this time, as he is progressing through the juvenile system.

Metro Homicide asks that anybody with information regarding this investigation to call them at 574- 235-5009 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.