MASON CITY – This morning, Mason City police gave new details on the human remains found Thursday afternoon in a neighborhood.
According to Mason City chief of police Jeff Brinkley:
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:10 p.m., the Mason City Police Department responded to a report of found human remains in the 200 block of 7th Street NE. Officers arrived on scene and confirmed the initial report after being directed to the location by the reporting party.
An investigation was made at the scene with the assistance of the Medical Examiner. Due to decomposition, we have not been able to make identification of the remains. We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community. We are working with the State Medical Examiner’s Officer to obtain additional information that could assist with identification.
We are going to release some basic information at this time that may be useful to our community in helping us to identify the remains. The description is as follows: male – race unknown, approximately 20-40 years of age, approximate height of 5’6” to 5’10” and weighing approximately 170 pounds. The male is dressed in green jogger sweat pants, a black tank top, and wearing black and red Nike brand tennis shoes. In addition, there was an Ace-wrap bandage on the male’s left ankle.
Anyone with information about this case or who has information that may be useful in identifying the remains is asked to call the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636.