WASHINGTON — Prince William County Police are investigating after “what appeared to be human remains” were found in a retention pond Tuesday afternoon.

Officers responded to the pond in the 7300 block of Williamson Boulevard shortly after 4 p.m.

Police say officers with the Dive Team were working to recover the remains, which will be taken to the Medical Examiner’s Officer for analysis and identification.

Stay with WTOP.com for updates on this developing story.

Below is a map of the location of the pond: