Crime & Safety
Norwich Police Seeking Help in Identifying Remains
Police are considering the death of a man found in the woods off Norwich Avenue to be suspicious in nature.
The Norwich Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in helping to identify the remains of a man found in a wooded area off of Norwich Avenue, near its intersection with Hunters Road in early April.
"The remains have been tentatively identified as being that of a white male, 30 - 45 years old," police said. "The approximate height is between 5'8" and 6'. Previous surgery on the right ankle is indicated by the presence of a surgical screw. It is believed the subject has been deceased at least six months."
When found, the man was wearing a long sleeved white T-shirt, Wrangler jeans believed to be 32"-34" in waist size, a dark colored cloth belt and Avia sneakers size 10.5, color black with white soles.
"At this time it is unknown how the death occurred and the police are considering it suspicious in nature," police said. "The Norwich Police Department, with the assistance of the State of Connecticut, Division of Scientific Services continue to investigate."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Norwich Police Detective Division and speak with Investigator Maldonado or Officer Barber at 860.886.5561, Extension 156 or 157.
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