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Woman's Body Found In Washington Twp.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (WWJ) - Macomb County sheriff's officials are tying to identify the body of a woman who was found dead in the parking lot of Washington Trailer Park near Van Dyke and 28 Mile Road in Washington Township.

Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said they believe the woman was murdered.

The body was discovered Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at approximately 8:20 a.m., by a motorist traveling in the area.

"It appears that she was struck by a vehicle, so we are looking at all aspects of this investigation," said Wickersham. "Whether the incident took place where we found the body or if there was another point of impact or another crime scene -- we have to determine."

An autopsy will be performed to determine her cause of death. But right now, police are asking for your help in identifying the victim.

The woman is described as between 25-35 years of age, about 5'2' in height and weighing around 120 pounds.
She was found wearing blue jeans, tan shirt, brown leather jacket and a white scarf.

The victim was wearing a ring on each of her ring fingers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 586-469-5151.

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