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Body Of Missing Man Found In Gravel Pit

SHELBY TWP. (WWJ) - Authorities say the search for a missing man has come to a tragic end after a body was located in a gravel pit.

The discovery was made Monday night in the area of Auburn and Dequindre roads in Shelby Township.

Police say the body has been identified as 45-year-old Joshua Clark, reported missing on Feb. 2 from Rochester Hills. It's unclear how long Clark's body was in the pit.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. There are no signs of trauma, according to police, and foul play is not suspected.

Shelby Township Police and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office are conducting a joint investigation.

Clark was reported missing after he never returned home from a night out at the bar.

Stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBSDetroit.com for the latest. 

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