Lake County detectives are investigating after “possible skeletal remains” were reported in a local wooded area on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.

In a release, deputies said they received the report about the potential remains near Camp McQuarrie and State Road 40 in Astor around 12:43 p.m.

“At this time, we cannot confirm whether the remains are human,” the release reads.

The sheriff’s office told News 6 that more information will be released after the Medical Examiner looks at the remains.