ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Skeletal remains were discovered Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Wellness Way on St. Simons Island, the Glynn County Police Department in a social media post Friday.
Officers responded to the scene near Wellness Way at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday following a report of suspected human remains.
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GCPD said officers located the skeletal remains within the wooded area, initiating an investigation by detectives and crime scene personnel.
Investigators searched surrounding area for evidence and additional information.
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GCPD said anyone with information related to this case to call the Glynn County Police Department non-emergency line at 912-554-3645 or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Witness at 912-264-1333.
The remains will be sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for forensic examination to assist in determining the identity of the deceased.
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