SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — The family of missing 17-year-old London Thomas confirmed to 7 News Detroit on Saturday that the teen's body has been found.
Sources say the body was found in Southfield in the area of 8 Mile and Telegraph.
Thomas was last seen on April 5 with her boyfriend on Carlyle Street in Inkster, according to Detroit police. Her cellphone was last pinged in the area of Cooper Upper Elementary School on Ann Arbor Trail in Westland.
Police, family and the community had come together to search for her over the last several weeks.
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Detroit police had said previously that they were investigating the possibility of foul play. Multiple search warrants have been executed in the investigation.
Officials say London's boyfriend is considered a person of interest in the case.
Michigan State Police said in an update on Sunday that there are two suspects in custody who are believed to be involved in her disappearance.
MSP is the lead agency on the case, they said.
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Thomas had been described as an outspoken teen with a soft heart, a love for music and hair.
“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of London,” MSP F/Lt. Mike Shaw said in a statement. “While a majority of the investigation has been completed by DPD and the FBI, there is still work to do. Our number one goal is to bring justice for London and her family. In order to accomplish this goal, we will not be releasing any further information on this investigation at this time.”
