Decomposed body found in downtown Olympia

The Olympia Police Department is investigating human remains found in the downtown area Tuesday morning.

According to a city press release, two people contacted police after noticing a suspicious smell along railroad tracks near Plum Street and Union Avenue. 

Police searched the area and found human remains in a severe state of decomposition.

The case is currently under investigation by Olympia detectives and the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.

 Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Olympia Police Department at 360-753-8300.