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Pittsburgh police: Human remains found in woods near Crawford-Roberts neighborhood

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read Oct. 28, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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Pittsburgh police are investigating human remains discovered Thursday afternoon near the city’s Crawford-Roberts neighborhood.

Officers responded at about 2 p.m. to the 1900 block of Colwell Street and were directed by a work crew to the remains in wooded area.

Detectives with the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. Additional details weren’t immediately available.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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