Apparent bones found in Old Town deemed non-human remains, officials say

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Friday, August 2, 2024
Apparent bones found on Near North Side: CPD
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be bones were found Thursday near an Old Town business on the city's Near North Side.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police investigated after what appeared to be bones were found Thursday on the city's Near North Side.

They were deemed to be non-human remains on Friday, the Cook Count Medical Examiner said.

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The discovery was made around 3:15 p.m. in 1500 block of North LaSalle Drive in Old Town, police said.

A barber shop is located at the site. It appeared the business may have been expanding to the storefront where the discovery was made.

The Cook County Medical Examiner also investigated the discovery.

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No further information from Chicago police was immediately available.