Contractors renovating a business in Rock Hill got far more than a routine construction surprise on Tuesday when they discovered what may be human remains in the building’s crawl space, prompting a police response to the 300 block of Oakland Avenue. Investigators moved in, secured the scene and collected the material, which is now being tested to determine whether it is human.
According to Queen City News, officers responded after the contractors reported the discovery. The Rock Hill Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is leading the case.
Police have not released the name of the business or other specifics about the location, and there have been no arrests. The investigation remains active while authorities wait for forensic testing results.
Investigation steps
Queen City News reports that investigators removed the material from the crawl space and sent it for laboratory analysis. Officials say confirmation on whether the material is human is still pending as the department’s Criminal Investigations Division continues its work.
What residents should know
Police have not indicated there is any immediate threat to the public connected to the discovery. Anyone with information about the property or what was found is asked to contact the Rock Hill Police Department through the City of Rock Hill.
This is a developing story and this article will be updated as the department releases more information.
