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Police drain retention pond as part of large-scale search in St. Petersburg

Police won't say what they are trying to find.

St. Petersburg police have launched a large-scale search in connection with a cold case, but officers aren't saying which one.

On Tuesday, law enforcement drained a small retention pond near 71st Street N. and 52nd Avenue N.

St. Pete police confirmed they were acting on a tip.

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies are providing forensic assistance to the police department.

Investigators were seen using shovels and construction equipment.

Police declined to say what they were trying to find.

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