Miami Beach police conduct investigation after reports of human remains found on the sand

MIAMI – Miami Beach police had taped off a small area of the beach Tuesday afternoon after reports of human remains found on the sand, just a few feet from the water. 

Police have gathered in the area of 79th Street, along the beach.

Images from Chopper 4 showed yellow tape around a smaller area, marked with a shovel.

CBS News Miami reporter Ivan Taylor is headed to the scene and will have a live report starting at 5 p.m. and will bring you more details. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more details become available.