January 31, 2026 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, January 26, 2026, it was reported that a possible human bone was found while the reporting party was walking his dog near the terminal end of Abbey Lane near Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville. 

Victorville deputies responded to the scene and located the bone. The Coroner's Division was notified and responded, collecting bone fragments for physical examination. On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Coroner’s Division confirmed that the bone located was human.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded to the location and assumed the investigation.  On Friday, January 30, 2026, along with the Coroner's Division a search was conducted in the area around where the bone was located. Several additional bones and bone fragments were located and recovered. It is believed that most of the recovered bones are animal bones. An autopsy will be conducted, and the forensic anthropologist will determine which bones are human. Additional information is pending DNA results for the identification of the remains. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
 
DATE: January 26, 2026, at 5:47 p.m.
INCIDENT: Found Human Bone
LOCATION: Terminal end of Abbey Lane near Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville
DECEDENT(S): Unknown
Refer:  Detective E. Perez 
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR#172601060 H# 2026-013

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department