Human skeletal remains were found in San Jose, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
The incident was reported in the area of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Bayliss Drive in South San Jose near Tulare Hill Ecological Preserve. Police reported crews were investigating a suspicious circumstance after human skeletal remains were found in the area at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday.
Southbound Santa Teresa Boulevard from Bayliss Drive to Bailey Avenue was blocked off during the investigation.
Police also asked the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner also responded to the scene and has taken over the investigation, police said.
No other information was immediately available.
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Units are currently in the area of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Bayliss Drive investigating a suspicious circumstance. Southbound Santa Teresa Boulevard from Bayliss Drive to Bailey Avenue will be blocked off for an extended amount of time. Traffic will be… pic.twitter.com/FrEw6Hx9FO
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