Bag found in Yonkers may hold human remains, cops say
NEWS 12 WESTCHESTER: What's believed to be body parts stuffed in a bag were found near Rossmore Avenue. (Sept. 5, 2012)
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A bag emitting a "foul odor" discovered in a wooded area of Yonkers may contain human remains, police said Wednesday.
Authorities received a report of the "suspicious bag" about 5 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Rossmore and Illinois avenues.
An initial investigation revealed that the remains are "possibly human," police said.
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The Westchester County medical examiner's office will conduct an autopsy on the remains Wednesday, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 914-377-7724.
