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Human skull found at construction site in Wake County

Garner Police Captain Lorie Smith said crews were clearing land for a construction project in the woods near Rock Quarry and Old Baucom Roads when the remains were found.

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Aaron Thomas
, WRAL reporter & Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer
RALEIGH, N.C. — Human remains, including a skull, were found at a construction site in Wake County on Wednesday afternoon.

Garner Police Captain Lorie Smith said crews were clearing land for a construction project in the woods near Rock Quarry and Old Baucom Roads when the remains were found.

"Right now, we have a skull," said Smith at the time. "We are actively working to locate any additional remains."

As of 7:30 p.m., WRAL News learned that search was successful. Garner police confirmed that more human remains were found in addition to the skull and all are believed to be from the same person.

Cadaver dogs were brought to the site to help search for the additional remains.

"We're coordinating resources to come in and help us locate or identify any additional remains that may be out there," said Smith. "This is an ongoing investigation. We are in the preliminary stages with limited information."

Chase Mitchiner, who lives near where the skull was found, said it's troubling to hear about.

"I don't want to get in the middle of anything, [but] obviously you're kind of curious when this stuff happens" said Mitchiner.

Smith said police did not have any reason to believe there's any ongoing threat to the public.

"It kind of creates a curiosity in your mind," said Mitchiner.

Police said while it's too early to determine an identity, they are looking into missing person cases.

The construction site where crews were working is a Raleigh address, but Garner police responded because the town voluntarily annexed it at the request of the developer.

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