Human remains found in rail yard near Caron Avenue

Windsor police are investigating after human remains were found in a rail yard in the city’s core.

Officers were called around 2:30 p.m. to a rail yard near Caron Avenue.

Staff Sgt. Todd LaMarre said a rail company employee had discovered a body part near the tracks and contacted police.

Windsor cops search area in west side where part of a body was found. http://t.co/nqDypYYGr7—
Dan Janisse (@winstarjanisse) March 25, 2014

Windsor police officers are on foot scouring a rail yard after a human body part was discovered near Caron Ave.—
Trevor Wilhelm (@WinStarWilhelm) March 25, 2014

Police are not disclosing specifics about the body part at this time.

Forensic identification officers and a coroner have been sent to the scene.

A section of the rail yard has been closed while the investigation continues.

More to come…

Windsor police are on scene after human remains were found in a rail yard near Caron Ave. http://t.co/DC5jfj2wyr—
Trevor Wilhelm (@WinStarWilhelm) March 25, 2014