Police have renewed their appeal for information after human remains were located at a Coffs Harbour beach last month.

About 10am on Tuesday 18 June 2024, police were called to Jetty Beach at Coffs Harbour following reports human remains were located.

Upon arrival, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District located the remains wearing a 'Bras N Things' singlet top and blue denim jeans.

Strike Force Osbox was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Inquiries have established that the remains appear to be those of a 50-60-year-old female, who is believed to have died sometime between 2020 and 2023.

Forensic testing is continuing; however, at this stage, she remains unidentified.

There are no matches between the human remains and missing person reports in the area.

Subsequent searches of the nearby area were conducted, revealing items of interest including:
Silver earrings
Hair clips
A Target-branded blue and white striped button up shirt
‘Harvey World Travel’ backpack
‘Laura Jones’ brand wallet
Reading glasses
A paperback book – ‘The Butterfly Summer’

Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs/Clarence Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police have renewed their appeal for information after human remains were located at a Coffs Harbour beach last month.
About 10am on Tuesday 18 June 2024, police were called to Jetty Beach at Coffs Harbour following reports human remains were located.
Upon arrival, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District located the remains wearing a 'Bras N Things' singlet top and blue denim jeans.
Strike Force Osbox was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Inquiries have established that the remains appear to be those of a 50-60-year-old female, who is believed to have died sometime between 2020 and 2023.
Forensic testing is continuing; however, at this stage, she remains unidentified.
There are no matches between the human remains and missing person reports in the area.
Subsequent searches of the nearby area were conducted, revealing items of interest including:
<ul>
<li>Silver earrings</li>
<li>Hair clips</li>
<li>A Target-branded blue and white striped button up shirt</li>
<li>‘Harvey World Travel’ backpack</li>
<li>‘Laura Jones’ brand wallet</li>
<li>Reading glasses</li>
<li>A paperback book – ‘The Butterfly Summer’</li>
</ul>
Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs/Clarence Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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