Surveyor finds skeletal remains in woods near Perimeter Center Parkway

Skeletal remains found near Perimeter Mall MARTA

Work crews made a startling discovery when a surveyor found human skeletal remains in a wooded lot in Dunwoody. The remains, believed to belong to a middle-aged man, were located deep in the wood line across from the Perimeter MARTA station on Perimeter Center Parkway. 

DUNWOODY, Ga. - An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said. 

What we know:

A construction company surveyor found the remains while working around noon, according to police.

Officers responded to the location behind the 200 block of Perimeter Center Parkway and confirmed the discovery was human remains. Police said they believe the remains are those of a middle-aged man. There was no ID or distinct clothing nearby that could help identify the remains. 

An investigation is ongoing. 

What we don't know:

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office has not yet identified the remains.

The cause of death and whether foul play is suspected has not yet been revealed. It is also unclear how the remains had been at the location. 

What they're saying:

Some who live and work in the area say that, while shocking, this may bring answers to a family who has been missing their loved one. 

"That's unfortunate. I hope they get some closure for the family and find out who it is," said Michael Hankerson, who works in the area.