By Mike Hazlip–
Citrus Heights police are investigating the death of a woman who died Tuesday afternoon. The woman was found deceased behind Burlington Coat Factory.

Citrus Heights Police Sgt. Joseph Keller said paramedics pronounced the woman dead shortly after arriving to the scene just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Keller described the unidentified woman as a white adult and confirmed that only one death occurred. No further information was available, and the cause of death was still unknown.

The woman was found at a shelter that appeared to have been constructed in an alleyway between Burlington Coat Factory and Ross at the back wall of the shopping center. Keller could not confirm if the woman was living at the scene, but said some personal items were found that appear to belong to the woman.

Several police vehicles could be seen near the corner of Shupe Drive and Grady Drive behind the shopping center while the investigation was underway, with caution tape stretching across the alleyway between two buildings.

The commercial center is anchored by Kohl’s and faces Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue. The identity of the deceased has not been released.