Worker finds human remains near Frederick, Md.

Published August 9, 2012 1:52pm ET



FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a discovery of human bones near Frederick.

A tree trimmer told investigators he found the skeletal remains Wednesday afternoon in the 4100 block of New Design Road south of the city.

The sheriff’s office says the remains were taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Baltimore.