Investigation underway after possible human remains discovered

Written on 07/19/2025
Samantha Spitz


WPD officers and police vehicle at suspicious incident scene.


Date: 07/18/2025

WESTMINSTER, Colo -- An investigation is underway after possible human remains were discovered in a field Friday afternoon.

WPD officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident at the open space near 122nd Avenue and Park Centre Drive shortly after 2:30 p.m. A resident walking along the trail reported finding what appeared to be a possible human bone. The age of the remains is currently unknown.
 
A cadaver dog from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office was brought in to assist with the search. As of now, no additional remains have been found.
 
The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available


Officers, detectives and criminalists searching the open space.



Boulder County Sheriff's Office deputy and cadaver dog searching the open space.