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SBSD - Headquarters
Thursday May 28th, 2026 :: 04:11 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Adult Human Bone Found During Site Survey in Highland; Specialized Detectives Investigating

DATE: May 27, 2026, at 10:16 a.m.

INCIDENT: Found Human Remains

LOCATION: Greenspot Road / Alta Vista Road, Highland

DECEDENT(S): Unknown


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:16 a.m., deputies from the Highland Station were called to the location for a report of human remains that were found. The reporting party was at the location completing a site survey when he discovered what appeared to be a human bone. Deputies from the Highland Station arrived, confirmed the findings, and notified the Homicide Detail. 

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation. Detectives, along with the Coroner's Division and Crime Scene Specialists, searched the area and recovered the bone. The bone was an adult-sized humerus. An extensive search of the area was conducted. The remains will undergo forensic examination, while additional information is pending DNA results for the identification of the remains. 
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.


Refer:  Detective Ryan Grissom or Sergeant Bryan Sprague

Station: Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. DR#132601912 H#2026-056


SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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San Bernardino, CA 92408

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