Apparent human remains found in school chimney in New York City – UK Times

Possible human remains were found in a chimney at a New York City school Tuesday, a few days into summer break.

Officers were summoned to the school in Queens, called P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo, at around 9 a.m. and were told of the find.

It’s unclear how long the remains had been there or how they got there. Police are investigating, and city medical examiners are set to determine what caused the death.

Police and the city Department of Education said no students were there at the time as Friday was the last day of school and the building is closed for construction this summer. City Buildings Department records show recent permits for wiring, hot water heating and other work.

The City Department of Education called the discovery “deeply upsetting and concerning” and referred questions about the probe to police.

A call to the school rang unanswered Tuesday.