Two Cape May County residents made the discovery Tuesday in the Edgewood section. Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area of Middle Township after two Cape May County residents came upon the remains Tuesday, October 20.
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super announced the discovery in a joint news release Tuesday evening.
According to authorities, the two residents were walking in a wooded area in the Edgewood section of Middle Township when they discovered what appeared to be human remains.
The discovery was immediately reported to the Middle Township Police Department.
Investigators from the department and the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office subsequently responded and began an investigation.
Identity Remains Unknown
As of Tuesday evening, authorities had not positively identified the remains.
Officials also did not disclose how long the remains may have been in the wooded area or provide information about the circumstances surrounding the person's death.
No cause or manner of death was announced.
Prosecutor Sutherland said the investigation remains ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Authorities emphasized that there is no threat to the public at this time.
The Prosecutor's Office did not indicate whether investigators suspect foul play.
Authorities Seeking Information
The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office is asking anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation to contact authorities.
Residents can submit information anonymously through the Prosecutor's Office tip website at https://cmcpo.tips.
Tips can also be provided directly to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office by calling 609-465-1135.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Middle Township Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.
No additional details about the deceased person or the circumstances of the discovery were available in Tuesday's announcement.
South Jersey NewsBeat will continue following this developing investigation and provide updates as authorities release additional information.
