Calgary police have confirmed that human remains have been discovered in a wooded area in the 3400 block of Spruce Drive, S.W..
Investigators were initially called to the scene on Thursday around 3:15 p.m. by a pedestrian who had located what they believed were human remains.
Police called the medical examiner’s office for help, but said they were unable to confirm if the discovery was human remains until the medical examiner had a chance to further examine them.
On Friday afternoon, police confirmed they were human, but so far they have been unable to confirm the person’s identity or how they died.
However, they are believed to be from a man over the age of 25 and appear to have been at the location for some time.
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On Thursday, officers could also be seen using a drone and a member of the CPS canine team to help collect evidence.
Investigators are planning to conduct several more searches of the area in the coming days, and the remains will be examined by a forensic anthropologist next week in hopes of determining more about the person’s identity and how they died.
Residents who have lived in the area for many years told Global News, while sad, they weren’t surprised by the discovery because the area has become a frequent location for homeless encampments and other suspicious activity.
Police are also asking anyone who may have information they think may be of use to investigators to please call the Calgary Police non-emergency number at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be left anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app — P3 Tips — from the app store.
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