Overview

• The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Oakland County Animal Control opened an investigation after the remains were recovered.
• A search-and-rescue team pulled the body from behind a grease pit at the shopping plaza in the 29000 block of John R Road.
• A business owner discovered the carcass while dumping grease on Friday and called 911.
• The dog is believed to be a Bull Mastiff weighing more than 100 pounds, and the cause and timing of death remain unknown.
• Officials asked anyone with information to call Animal Control at 248-858-1070 or the Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.