Remains found inside construction trailer in Southwest Philadelphia

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Detectives are investigating after human remains were found inside a construction trailer Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia, according to authorities.

Officers responded just after 7 p.m. to the corner of 51st Street and Grays Avenue, where they discovered the remains inside a white trailer, investigators said.

“Due to the severe decomposition of the body, the age and gender of the deceased are currently unknown,” the PPD said in an account of the incident.

No further details were released Sunday. Anyone with information can call or text the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).