Human Skeletal Remains Found Off San Timoteo Canyon Road

MAY 22, 2024, UPDATE: Bones Found Off San Timoteo Canyon Road: Sheriff's Dept. Issues Update

LOMA LINDA, CA — Forensic work is underway at the San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department after skeletal human remains were discovered over the weekend on a Loma Linda property.

At 11:29 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff's department was called to the property in the 11400 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road for a report of "found skeletal remains," according to the law enforcement agency.

The bones were determined to be human, but it's not clear how or where exactly they were found. The area is dotted with some businesses and homes.

No arrests were announced.

"The recovered remains, which include various bones, will undergo examination and autopsy to determine the identity of the deceased as well as the cause of death," the sheriff's department reported. "Additional information on this case will be released as it becomes available."

The department did not publicly speculate about the victim's age or gender or about any missing persons cases in its files.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact Detective Michael Roth, Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.