Updated: 5:52 PM EDT May 7, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff The Wilkesboro Police Department identified the man found in a dumpster Thursday. Police responded to the 400 block of South Cherry Street to check for the source of a bad smell when they said they found the body of Anthony Garret Absher, 31, inside of a construction dumpster. The investigation started and the SBI was asked for assistance, police said. It is unclear how the person died or other surrounding circumstances, police said.Anyone with information about the death investigation is asked to call 336-667-7277 during weekday business hours or Crime Stoppers at 336-667-8900 at any time.This is a developing story. Stay with WXII 12 News for the latest information.