BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) – Authorities say they're trying to identify skeletal remains that have been discovered in a wooded area in Bloomington.

Capt. Troy Thomas of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office tells The Herald-Times the remains found Monday on the city's east side are believed to be those of a missing person whose case the office was working on.

Bloomington Police Sgt. Pam Gladish says the remains appear to be those of a male but investigators won't be certain until medical examiners have finished their work.