SELBYVILLE, Del.- Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after skeletal remains were found Monday evening off Polly Branch Road in Selbyville.

Troopers responded to the area just north of Roxana Road shortly after 6 p.m. after someone discovered the remains in a wooded area.

Detectives confirmed them to be human skeletal remains.

According to police, the remains have been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the identification and cause and manner of death.

The case continues to remain under investigation and police said there is no concern for public safety at this time.

If anyone has information in reference to this case, they are asked to contact, Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective K. Archer at 302-856-5850.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.