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Police investigate discovery of unidentified woman's body in Oriental Mindoro
Authorities in Calapan City are probing the death of an unidentified woman whose body was found in a vacant lot in the early hours of Saturday. The victim, believed to be in her twenties or thirties, was discovered in Barangay Sapul.
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The Calapan City Police Station reported the discovery at 1:15 a.m. on November 7, when officers responded to reports of a body in a vacant lot along a roadway in Barangay Sapul. The victim remained unidentified as of initial reporting.
Police said the woman appeared to be between 20 and 30 years old, though investigators have yet to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. The body was found in a desolate area, raising questions about how the victim came to be at the location.
The Calapan City Police Station has launched a full investigation into the incident. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the deceased or shed light on the case. The police said they are reviewing the area for possible evidence and conducting inquiries among residents in the vicinity.