Human remains found in search for missing teenager
Tasmanian Police have discovered human remains in their search for missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell.
After a huge ground and air search, the remains were found on a bush track at Nabowla, in the north-east of Tasmania.
While police have yet to confirm the remains are those of the missing teen, they have notified Shyanne-Lee's parents of the discovery.
Shyanne-Lee went missing almost three months ago on April 30th, and was last seen on a main road in Launceston.
Northern District Commander Kate Chambers said a crime scene had been declared where the remains were found.
"It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm that remains were located late this afternoon during our extensive search. While these have not yet been forensically confirmed, they are believed to be human remains," Chambers said.
"We have been in regular contact with Shyanne-Lee's family throughout the investigative process, and have notified them about this latest development."
"Our thoughts continue to be with them and Shyanne-Lee's loved ones during this difficult time."
Police went on to confirm that no arrests have been made, but declared that the investigation into Shyanne-Lee's disappearance now likely had a “criminal element” as they are “following a specific line of inquiry".
Tasmania Police, with the assistance of NSW Police, the Australian Federal Police, SES and community volunteers, launched what’s believed to be Northern Tasmania’s largest police operation on Wednesday in the search for clues as to Shyanne-Lee’s whereabouts.
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