Police dive team recovers body from Glendale canal, deeming it a homicide

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A body was found on March 7 in a Glendale canal and police say the man died by homicide.

According to police, officers and firefighters responded to the scene near Missouri Avenue and 77th Lane just before 7:30 a.m. for reports of a possible body in a canal.

"When our officers arrived they located a person that was deceased in the canal," Sgt. Randy Stewart said. "It appears to be an adult male."

Stewart says the body has been recovered as of 4 p.m. Grayson John Hancotte is identified as the victim.

"It is unknown at this time where Hancotte entered the canal. The investigation is ongoing at this time," Stewart said.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for a potential reward up to $1,000, or the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.