Plum police discover possible human remains in illegal dumping spot

Bob Bauder
Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:41 p.m. | Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:41 p.m.

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A Plum police officer discovered possible human remains while patrolling the borough Sunday morning, Allegheny County police reported.

A Plum police officer discovered possible human remains while patrolling the borough Sunday morning, Allegheny County police reported.

The officer was in an area known for illegal dumping and off-road vehicles around 10:20 a.m. and spotted a suspicious garbage bag. Upon a closer look the officer found what appeared to be human remains.

The remains were taken to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Allegheny County Police homicide detectives are investigating.