The decomposing body of a missing Michigan man was found in the ventilation system of the Macomb Community College building late Sunday, police said.
Reports of a foul odor at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts sent officers to the macabre scene.
Authorities identified the body as 36-year-old Jason Anthony Thompson. He was reported missing on Nov. 1 in Sterling Heights.
Investigators are not suspecting foul play in Thompson’s death though an official cause of death has yet to be determined.
“At this point, it is important to remember that this is an ongoing investigation with the goal to understand the circumstances,” Police Chief William Leavens said.
Sterling Heights authorities said they had “exhausted every resource” while trying to locate the missing man.
“We received information from our law enforcement partners at Macomb Community College of the unfortunate discovery of Mr. Thompson,” said Lt. Mario Bastianelli.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family for the loss of their loved one.”
