Investigation underway after woman's body was found in Westford

An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in Westford, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office.

The office confirmed the body was discovered along Providence Road in Westford Saturday just before noon.

The DA's office says the death is being considered suspicious based on where she was found and the lack of proper attire for the weather.

Neighbors in the rural Westford community were left in shock after the woman's body was found.

“A little weird, just really not expecting it," Westford resident Michael Burns said. "We live down the road, so just not something you expect.”

The investigation is ongoing to determine whether foul play was a factor.

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“They were here from 12 to like 4 o’clock," Burns said. "A couple cops came to my house."

Neighbors said, as they anxiously await details on what happened to the woman, they have their guard up, something they aren't used to in the area.

"Sometimes we can go out and you don't even lock the doors," Burns said.

An autopsy will be done on the woman to help determine how she died and police hope to be able to identify her soon.

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