Clarkstown police say they discovered human remains in the basement of a home on Ruth Drive in New City on Sunday.

Detectives say they were called to the home for a welfare check on an elderly resident who had not been heard from for a long time.

Family members told detectives that a strong odor was coming from the basement.

Officials say they discovered the odor - and heavily decomposed human remains. Police don't believe the death is suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clarsktown police at 845-639-5800.