Crime & Safety

Tucson PD Conducting Investigation After Remains Found On Ranch

TPD is investigating a suspicious death of an adult male, whose remains were found at a ranch in the 12900 block of S. Old Nogales Highway.

Tucson police and the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office were called to a ranch on S. Old Nogales Highway after a ranch employee found human remains.
Tucson police and the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office were called to a ranch on S. Old Nogales Highway after a ranch employee found human remains. (Google Maps)

TUCSON, AZ — On Wednesday, a ranch employee dialed 9-1-1 after human remains were spotted on an undeveloped section of the ranch, located in the 12900 block of S. Old Nogales Highway in Tucson. After arriving on the scene, police determined that the Gang Unit Detectives should conduct the investigation. Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office investigators also saw the remains at the ranch, determining that the remains are that of an adult male.

The Tucson Police Department requests that anyone with information calls 88-CRIME. Tipsters can stay anonymous.

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