The remains were found Friday evening in an area near a rural county road.

Fox News reports.

Remains found believed to be missing Ohio college student

WAUSEON, Ohio – The remains of a college student whose disappearance several days ago prompted a search in Ohio are believed to be found, authorities said Saturday.

Investigators looking for Sierah Joughin found the remains Friday evening in an area near a rural county road, Fulton County Sheriff Roy Miller said.

“At this time, we strongly believe that this is Sierah,” Miller told reporters at a news conference Saturday afternoon.

Miller did not release any details on how she might have died, and he didn’t take questions from reporters. An autopsy has yet to be completed, but authorities said they expect to make a positive identification on the remains through DNA or fingerprints in the next few days.