Police find human remains in woods while investigating report of homeless encampment
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is trying to identify the remains of a person found in the woods in Glynn County.
On Friday, September 29 at around 2:37 p.m., Glynn County police officers responded to a call for assistance from the Glynn County school police in a wooded area near Habersham Street and Faith Avenue.
The property, which is owned by the Glynn County School Board, was being checked for a report of a homeless encampment.
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While checking the area, Glynn County school police located the remains and contacted Glynn County police.
Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians searched the area and processed the scene.
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The remains were sent to the GBI laboratory for identification.
Anyone who has information about the case is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 912-554-7802 or the non-emergency number at 912-554-3645.
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