(NewsNation) — Police in Maryland said they are investigating whether skeletal remains that were found in a creek in the state could be those of a 46-year-old woman who went missing in June.

In a news release, the Baltimore County Police Department said they received a report about possible human remains on Friday. Police were able to confirm that once they arrived and found the remains in a creek bed along the Back River tributary.

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Detectives said based on their findings, the remains could be tied to the disappearance of Kimberly Gordon, who was reported missing from New Jersey and was last seen on June 21 at 2 p.m.

The county's medical examiner is performing an autopsy to confirm the person's identity, as well as determine the cause of death.

Anyone who may have information relevant to the case is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-4636.

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