Houston crime: Human remains found near Buffalo Bayou on Hirsch Road
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating after human remains were found near Buffalo Bayou in Houston on Wednesday evening.
Human remains found near Buffalo Bayou
What we know:
Houston police said they were called out to a suspicious package that was located by the bayou at 65 Hirsch Road.
Officials said a person was by the bayou looking for scrap metal when he came across a yellow Igloo cooler.
Photo from the scene.
When he opened the cooler, authorities said he found what are believed to be human skeletal remains.
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What we don't know:
The person's identity, gender and cause of death have not yet been determined. It's also unclear how long ago the person died.
Investigation continues
What's next:
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will work to identify the person and determine how they died.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
The Source: Information provided by the Houston Police Department.