ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man missing since June and believes human remains found Wednesday may be his.
Sheriff Rodney Smith said 30-year-old Bryan Bridgeman was reported missing June 7.
The sheriff's office has searched for Bridgeman in several locations and talked to possible witnesses.
On Wednesday, an investigation led authorities to an area near Bridgeman's home where human remains were found. Investigators have yet to confirm the remains are his, but notified Bridgeman's family they are believed to be based on evidence.
When asked if foul play could be a factor in Bridgeman's disappearance, Smith told 10TV his office had not yet made a determination.
The investigation is ongoing.
