Sheriff homicide investigators are en route to the 3900 block of North Fair Oaks Avenue following found human remains at the site.

According to release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the remains were discovered today, Dec. 11, at about 12:25 PM.  The Altadena Sheriff’s Station is not commenting, citing that watch commander is currently (5:45 PM ) on the scene.

UPDATE:  The Sheriff’s Department sent the following update at 6:44 PM tonight:

Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the human remains found on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in the 3900 block of Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena.

Due to the terrain, weather, and hour of darkness, detectives will respond tomorrow, along with personnel from the coroner’s office, and continue their investigation.

There is no additional information available at this time.