DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Skeletal remains of a human were found in a wooded area near Michigan Avenue and Miller Road on April 23. Now police are asking for the public's help in identifying the individual.
According to a release, Dearborn police were notified by CSX Transportation that the skeletal remains had been located. When officers responded and searched the area, they were able to confirm that the remains were that of human.
“it is imperative that we identify this subject so that family members can be notified and a full investigation completed,” said Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad.
The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office have taken custody of the remains for testing purposes, and based on a preliminary investigation police say foul play is not involved.
Authorities have not been able to identify the remains, but say the individual appears to be an older white man who was wearing tan pants, a tan Carhart-style jacket, and orange knit cap and boots. Police say the man appeared to be homeless.
As of now, police are searching missing persons datatbases.
If you have information on this case, please contact the Dearborn Police Department.
