Suspected human remains found during construction at Hamilton Hillcrest property

Police are investigating after suspected human remains were unearthed during construction at a Hamilton property.

Senior Sergeant Leo Belay said the remains were unearthed by an excavator at a construction site yesterday afternoon.

Bailey said security arrived at the scene overnight and police were also on scene today for “further investigation.”

“Investigators will determine whether the remains are human and their age, which may take some time,” he said.

“Residents of the Hillcrest community will see an increased police presence in the area.”