Police have today located further human remains near Waratah on Tasmania’s west coast, as well as items of clothing that investigators believe are likely to belong to missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer.

Commander Nathan Johnston said the discoveries were made during continued search efforts along a section of the Arthur River near Waratah, in the same area where human remains were located earlier this week.

“Our police search and rescue experts were winched into the area by helicopter this morning, about 2.5 kilometres from Philosopher Falls, to conduct a detailed line search of the river,” he said.

“Today’s search resulted in the discovery of more bones, as well as clothing items – including a polar fleece jacket – that we believe are likely to belong to Celine.”

“As we’ve previously advised, formal forensic confirmation of identity will take time. However, the location and nature of the items found today indicate they are likely to be Celine’s.”

“We recognise how significant these developments are for Celine’s family, and we are ensuring they receive updates as sensitively and promptly as possible.”

“Our search team has continued to work into the early evening today, and the plan is for police to continue to methodologically search the area tomorrow.”

“We understand the strong public interest in this case and will provide further information to the community when we are able to do so.”