Police in New York City have confirmed an investigation after the discovery of a human leg on subway tracks in the Big Apple over the weekend.
According to the New York Police Department, officers responded to a report of human remains found just after 1 p.m. on Saturday on tracks in the Bronx.
The officers, from the 44 Precinct, located a human leg along the roadbed of the northbound “4” line between the 167 Street and 170 Street train stations.
“The leg was removed, and the investigation remains ongoing,” stated a police spokesperson in an email.
Authorities did not provide further details about the leg, such as the gender, age, or status of the individual to whom it belongs. Additionally, they did not speculate on how the leg may have ended up on the tracks or if foul play is suspected.
USA TODAY has reached out to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to inquire whether they have identified the individual to whom the leg belongs.