Detectives in Queens are investigating the death of a woman after she was found in a shallow grave in the Rockaways late Saturday night.

According to police sources, cops from the 100th Precinct received a 911 call reporting the grisly find at around 9:42 p.m. on Beach 58 Street and Almeda Avenue near a cricket field in Rockaway Community Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman in a shallow grave — she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police sources report that the woman is believed to be in her 30s and showed signs of decomposition. Her description could also match a missing person; however, officials have not yet officially identified her.

The incident has yet to be classed as a homicide until her cause of death is determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips . All calls and messages are kept confidential.

Dean Moses is the Police Bureau Chief at amNewYork and resident photographer. He leads coverage of the NYPD, crime, criminal justice, and breaking news.

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