Dismembered Body Parts Discovered in Bag Outside Strip Mall

An investigation is underway in California after a bag containing human remains was discovered at a strip mall on Wednesday.

KTLA reported that the plastic bag was discovered near a dumpster that is used by several businesses in Encino. Los Angeles Fire pronounced the person dead at the scene.

Officials have not disclosed how the person died, and their identity also remains unclear.

However, KTTV reported that the remains — which were dismembered — are believed to belong to a woman. Los Angeles police Detective Efren Gutierrez said they are reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of finding clues.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department at 877-LAPD-247.

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[Featured image: KTLA]