Body of woman found near dumpster behind Rochester Planet Fitness

ROCHESTER - The body of a 63-year-old female was found near a dumpster behind the Rochester Planet Fitness on New Year's Day.

The report of the body lying face down in the area of the dumpster was called into dispatch a little before 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday. The report initially called into police identified the body as that of a male, but Rochester Police Public Information Officer Jeremy Aucoin confirmed today that it was that of a female transient.

Aucoin tentatively identified the death as "not suspicious," but said the investigation is ongoing. He also said it was too early to say whether or not it was drug related.

The report was first posted on Rochester NH Scanner Alerts.

According to the scanner bulletin, the body was found behind the Planet Fitness at 306 North Main St., near a dumpster, and the victim was "not conscious not breathing face down."

Aucoin said Frisbie EMS declared her deceased at the scene.