Niagara police investigate human remains found in West Lincoln

Police are investigating the identity of human remains found in West Lincoln Wednesday afternoon and the person’s cause of death.

Officers received a call from a passerby in the area of Young Street and South Grimsby Road 6, after they discovered a jawbone.

Investigators say further investigation into the matter uncovered clothing items, as well as additional remains.

Police will continue to investigate with the assistance of the forensics unit and a forensic anthropologist to determine the bones’ identity and the person’s cause of death.

Officers told CHCH News that the death is not considered to be suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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