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CPD: Box containing remains found on sidewalk on West Side

By Gabriel Castillo,

13 hours ago

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a box containing remains was found on a sidewalk on the city’s West Side.

According to Chicago police, the box was discovered around 6 p.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of West Taylor Street in the West Lawndale neighborhood.

Officers said a witness called police just and told officers that they had found a box containing an unknown victim’s remains inside.

It is unclear whether or not they are human remains.

Anyone with more information that could help authorities in their investigation is asked to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911.

Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com . Tips can be left anonymously.

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