Human remains found near Space Center Houston; police investigating

HOUSTON - Human remains found near the Space Center Houston on Thursday evening are being investigated by the Houston Police Department.

Space Center Houston skeletal remains

What we know:

HPD Detective Nicholas Henderson reports around 7 p.m. they were notified of skeletal remains found in the woods near 16700 Space Center Boulevard.

Investigators were called to the scene and confirmed the remains were human.

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Officials are waiting for the medical examiner to determine the cause of death.

There is no threat to the public, says Detective Henderson.

What we don't know:

At this time, they are unable to determine how long it has been since the body was dumped at the location.

They are also unable to identify the body.