Woman's body found inside dumpster in Costa Mesa

Authorities have launched an investigation in Costa Mesa after a woman's body was found inside of a dumpster behind a home on Tuesday.

The discovery was made behind a single-family home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue.

Investigators say that the body, which they believe is that of a woman in her 30s or 40s, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. She has not yet been identified.

No further information was provided.

The surrounding area was closed off as the investigation continued, which was visible with SkyCal overhead on Tuesday afternoon.