Woman found dead on Adams Avenue in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) has conducted an investigation after a woman was found dead Monday morning.

According to a press release, YCSO deputies responded to the area of Adams Avenue and Tera Lane at around 10:10 a.m., where a woman's body was found.

YCSO says the Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the investigation, and is asking the public's help in identifying the woman.

She is described by YCSO as short in stature, has black curly hair, has black-painted toenails and wore braces, and was wearing pink shorts and a blue shirt at the time she was found.

However, her age and race remains unknown, and no additional identifying information is available at this time, YCSO says.

The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at 928-783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO's website to submit an anonymous tip.