MALIBU, Calif. (CNS) — A man's body was found in a 55-gallon drum on a beach in Malibu, and an investigation was underway Monday.

Authorities went to the 23200 block of Pacific Coast Highway about 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Homicide detectives were sent to investigate the man's death, the sheriff's department reported. Information was not immediately available on his identity or cause of death.

According to ABC7, the drum was seen in the water at Malibu Lagoon State Beach on Sunday night by sanitation workers, who decided to wait to retrieve it until Monday morning, when they discovered what was inside.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-TIPS, or use the website.