Police tow away ute with body inside after mystery death
Police have spent the night investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out car in Yanchep, north of Perth.
Detectives, forensic officers and the arson squad were called to the intersection of Old Yanchep Road and Haddrill Road just after midday yesterday.
A passer-by had discovered the wreckage of the white ute with the body inside.
A passer-by discovered the burnt-out white ute and called police. 9News
The identity of the body is not yet known. 9News
WA Police have confirmed that a body was found inside, but the identity of the person is not known.
It is also unknown if the death is suspicious.
Officers spent the night combing through evidence and towed the ute away with the body inside.
Forensic investigators were on scene as police work to piece together how the ute came to be there. 9News
Anyone with information that will help police with their investigation is asked to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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