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Human remains found in Portland for second time in one week, PPB says

Police believe both sets of remains, found six days and about a mile apart on Portland's westside, belong to one person; no arrests have been made.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPortland police say a cleanup crew found human remains at a homeless camp near West Burnside Street and Interstate 405 on Monday, the second discovery in a week.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe first set was found last Tuesday in a garbage bag downtown.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPolice believe both belong to one person, though the State Medical Examiner's Office must still confirm that, and no arrests have been made.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDetectives are asking for tips. A police spokesperson has said investigators are checking surveillance cameras and talking with people in the area.

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