Foul play suspected: 2 bodies found during search for missing teens

CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. -- (WXIN) -- Authorities located two bodies while searching for two missing Carroll County teens.

Police say the bodies were found in Deer Creek in Delphi about a half mile from the bridge. They are not releasing identifications on the bodies at this time, and they cannot comment on any injuries or trauma.

They say foul play is suspected, and they are currently conducting a death investigation. There is no information on any potential suspects.

At this time, authorities haven't officially called off the search for the two missing girls, Liberty German and Abigail Williams.

Officers initially responded to reports of the missing girls around 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

Police say they were supposed to be picked up by family members at a predetermined time and place, but when family arrived the girls were not there.

Family and friends immediately began to search for German and Williams in the nearby area. Police say they were last seen shortly after 1 p.m. near an abandoned railroad bridge known as "Monon High Bridge" just east of Delphi.

Officers looked into issuing an Amber Alert, but were informed this incident does not meet the criteria.