The human remains f ound in a container in the backyard of an abandoned property in New Britai n on Wednesday are those of an adolescent female, according to police.

Police found the remains when officers responded to the area of 80 Clark St. on Wednesday afternoon to investigate a report of suspicious behavior and they discovered a large container in the backyard along the fence line.

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When officers opened the container, they found what appeared to be human remains inside.

On Friday, police said they worked with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office and learned the remains are that of an adolescent female.

Officials said the police department has been working around the clock to piece together the in

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