An investigation is ongoing underway after skeletal remains were found off U.S 280 in Birmingham.

A man walking his dog made the discovery just after 2 p.m. Saturday in a wooded area in the 3500 block of Grandview Parkway.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said the remains were those of an adult, but authorities have not yet been able to determine race or gender.

Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said medical examiners are working to learn more.

Birmingham police are investigating the circumstances around the death.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.