A bungalow on a quiet residential street has been taped off by police for six days after human bones were discovered.
Forensic investigators combed the two-bedroom property in Biggin Hill, South London, for evidence since Friday.
Police rushed to Aperfield Road at around 3.33pm and quickly cordoned off the street, but a week later, neighbours have yet to receive an update.
Blue forensic tents and fencing was put up around the property's driveway as the investigation continued.
Police tape blocked both ends of the road and the footpath next to the property was closed. It has yet to reopen.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that bones were discovered at the home and after a 'specialist examination' were found to be human.
It is understood the bungalow's owner was yet to move in having only recently purchased it.
One neighbour told the Daily Mail that they have been kept in the dark since the road closed.
Officers walk next to the forensic tents and fencing in the garden of a Bungalow in Biggin Hill
Police have taped the property off for six days after bones were discovered
'They completely shut the road off from both ends,' she said. 'I think it's been shut for about a week.
She added: 'I would say we have been kept in the dark to be honest.'
A Met Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called at 15:33hrs on Friday, 7 August to reports of bones being found at an address in Aperfield Road, Biggin Hill.
'The bones were sent for specialist examination and were confirmed to be human. However, further testing is underway to establish the age of the bones and ascertain identity.'
'The crime scene is now closed and an investigation remains ongoing to establish the full circumstances.'