Police have positively identified human remains found in a wooded area in Edmonton's west-end are that of a young woman who was reported missing ten years ago.

Edmonton's Medical Examiner has determined through dental records that the remains are that of Jutta Bentz, who was a resident of Edmonton. Police say 27-year-old Bentz was reported missing on Aug. 30, 2000.

On Aug. 3, a passerby discovered some bones while walking near the area of 215 St. and 98 Ave. Detectives and search teams combed the wooded area and found more remains, including a skull, a jawbone and some teeth.

At the time of her disappearance, Benz left work at a Revy store located at 104 Street and 42 Avenue telling co-workers that she was not feeling well.

Her disappearance was not considered suspicious at the time, but police said her unexpected behaviour was out of character. The woman also suffered from depression.

The cause of death remains unknown at this time. Police say they will continue to investigate.

"The questions now for us are what happened, from where she was last seen to where she's been discovered now," said Acting Sgt. Sean Jenkinson with Edmonton police.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Bentz is asked to call police at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

With files from David Ewasuk