WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP, Mich. – Police are investigating a crime scene Friday morning at a vacant school in West Bloomfield Township where a torched vehicle was found with human remains inside.
Two people were interviewed by police and are considered persons of interest. One was arrested on an unrelated warrant out of Detroit.
READ: Police interview 2 persons of interest in West Bloomfield torched vehicle death
The vehicle was found behind Pine Lake Elementary School on West Long Lake Road, between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt roads.
Police said they responded at about 1:30 a.m.
Once the fire was extinguished, police found human remains inside the car. An autopsy was conducted and dental records were needed to make a positive identification. The case is being considered a homicide.
Chief Michael Patton said the situation is not connected to the missing woman from Farmington Hills.
The identity of the woman wasn't immediately released, but police say they believe they know her name. According to sources, she lives in the neighborhood.
Burned car just removed from crime scene. Female victim still not identified. Should happen early today. #local4 pic.twitter.com/4IKHRNbLNq
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Detectives are expected to be on scene for several hours gathering evidence.
Dive crews searched Orchard Lake for evidence Friday afternoon. According to police, the person of interest that was arrested on an unrelated warrant was at a boat launch during the early morning hours. An officer on a routine patrol made contact with the person and he was questioned the next morning.
Stay with Local 4 and ClickonDetroit.com as more details become available.
