Police ID body found in Tempe neighborhood

Police have identified the body of a valley woman that was found in a lot in a Tempe neighborhood.

Tempe police say they've identified the woman as 37-year-old Joann Rotz.

Officers found her body Nov. 21 in a neighborhood near Rural Road and University Drive.

Investigators say Rotz was frequently seen around the area with transients.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Tempe police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.