LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — A woman’s body was found in a wooded area in Laurel.

A resident discovered the remains around 4 p.m. Sunday near the 9000-block of Route 1.

Howard County police say the body may be that of a woman in her 40s who was reported missing a few weeks ago.

She may have been homeless.

Detectives say there are no obvious signs of foul play, but they are continuing to investigate.