Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in the City of Howell.

Police Chief George Basar tells WHMI a man walking in a wooded area behind the Goodyear Plant on D-19 came across a severely decomposed body and contacted authorities. The discovery was made around 10:30am Friday. Police are continuing the investigation, which will include a forensic review of dental records to make a positive identification.

Basar says there is no suspicion of foul play. Photo: Google Street View. (JM)