Police have confirmed that bones unearthed at a construction site in Cromer are non-human after workers discovered the bones under a concrete slab near the entrance of a workshop in the Northern Beaches hub.
Initial concerns prompted forensic experts to assess whether the remains were human. The bones, now identified as animal remains, were found during renovations at a motor vehicle repair business.
Northern Beaches Police were alerted and attended the scene at a commercial premises on South Creek Rd at around 10:45 a.m. on 19 June 2024. On Wednesday night, police secured the area opposite St Matthews Farm Reserve and skate park as forensic teams worked to clarify the nature of the bones.
Police issued a statement confirming that the remains were not human, and no further investigation would be necessary.
The automotive repair shop where the discovery was made resumed its normal business operations, with customers returning as early as 7:00 a.m.
Published 25-June-2024