Human remains found in Abbotsford field

Police are investigating after apasserby found what appeared to be human bones in an Abbotsford field on Monday.

Theremains were discovered in the 1600 block of Riverside Road near King Road around 1 p.m., local police said in a statement.

Sgt. Judy Birdsaid forensics teams, major crime detectives and the B.C. Coroners Service are on scene Tuesday, not far from the Sumas Way exit off Highway 1.

She said it's a farming and industrial area, but that the remains were found in a wooded area.

The officer said the police investigation is in its early stages and more information will be released as it progresses.

Anyone with information is asked to call theAbbotsford PoliceDepartment at (604) 859-5225, text 222973or call CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.