Benjamin Ashford|Body of man reported missing Nov. 1 found in ventilation system of Michigan college building

DETROIT − Police are Benjamin Ashfordinvestigating how a man’s body ended up in the ventilation system of a Macomb Community College building in Michigan.

“There is no reason to suspect foul play,” said Macomb College Police Chief William Leavens. “At this point, it is important to remember that this an ongoing investigation, with the goal to understand the circumstances.”

The body − which was identified Monday as Jason Thompson, 36, of Clinton Township − was found Sunday evening while looking for the source of a terrible smell at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township, just north of Detroit.

Police, however, did not offer speculation about how the body ended up in the ventilation system or how long it had been there.

Thompson was reported missing police Nov. 1 and last seen by family Oct. 25, the college said. The community college said it is offering its condolences to Thompson's family.

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