Los Angeles, Ca
Skeletal remains found in San Bernardino Co. determined to be human
A death investigation is underway after human remains were found on a property in San Bernardino County over the weekend.
The discovery of skeletal remains was reported just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the 11400 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road in Loma Linda.
“The remains were determined to be human,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department stated in a news release Monday.
The Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division took over the investigation and recovered the remains, which included various bones.
The remains will “undergo an examination and autopsy to determine the identity of the deceased as well as the cause of death,” the Sheriff’s Department said.
The age and gender of the deceased were also unknown.
The area of San Timoteo Canyon Road where officials said the remains were found hosts a mix of businesses, residences and a large open field.
Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Michael Roth at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous by contacting We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.