CHELSEA (WWJ) -- Police are investigating the reported donation of a human skull to a Chelsea Goodwill.
On the early afternoon of Jan. 26, A Chelsea police officer on routine patrol was called to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for a suspicious item that was given to a donation drop off location.
The officer met with the complainant, who told them they “recently discovered what appeared to be a human skull, wrapped in a shirt,” according to a press release from the Chelsea Police Department.
It didn’t appear to have any visible damage or “uncharacteristic holes” when the officer took possession of it. The skull was secured as evidence before being taken to the Chelsea Police Department.
The Police Department consulted with the medical examiner’s office over the phone. It was ultimately decided to turn the skull over to them so further analysis could be done.
The case remains open pending further investigation to determine the origin of the item and the circumstances surrounding it. As part of the investigation, police would like to speak to the woman.
Anyone with information on the identity of the woman is asked to call Chelsea Police Ofc. T. Gilbreath at 734-475-9122 x 107. Emails can also be sent to Tgilbreath@chelseaPD.org. The incident number is 26-0330.