READING, Pa. – Reading Police are continuing an investigation into the discovery of human remains found at a property in Reading that had previously been unoccupied for years, according to multiple neighbors.
The remains were discovered on Friday at approximately 4:46 p.m., and shortly after their discovery, police, hazmat teams, and the coroner all arrived on scene.
The incident began as a security check at a house on the 500 block of South 6th Street. Police say the owner of the recently purchased property was on scene and discovered what appeared to be human remains in the home.
Members of the Reading Police Department’s Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division responded and requested assistance from the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Upon arrival, the Berks County Deputy Coroner confirmed the remains were human.
At this time, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no active threat to the public.
Joseph Fernandez, who has lived a block away from the property for more than a decade, said he and other neighbors are hoping authorities can determine the identity of the person. An autopsy was performed Monday, according to the Berks County coroner.
Berks County District Attorney John Adams says this investigation remains active and ongoing, and that no new information about the case is being released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at (610) 655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks County.