Police investigate after human remains found near Alki Beach in West Seattle

SEATTLE - Detectives are currently investigating two bags with human remains inside were found on the 1100 block of Alki Avenue SW, near Alki Beach in West Seattle.

Police responded after getting a call of a suspicious bag laying on the beach on Friday afternoon. Shortly after another bag was found in the water, authorities said in a blotter post.

Officials determined the contents inside were human remains.

Harbor Patrol, along with detectives and the King County medical examiner's office are currently working on the ongoing investigation.