(Gorum)-Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are attempting to identify the owner of a burned vehicle discovered by a motorist on the Maurice Bynog Road near Gorum on Sunday evening, Jan. 23, shortly after 7:30pm according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the scene and discovered what appeared to be a late model Chevrolet or GMC Sports Utility Vehicle totally burned.

It appeared the vehicle was deliberately burned at that location.

The vehicle was also missing an engine and the transmission.

A search of the immediate area for any clues or other evidence was unfounded.

Detectives have been unable to obtain a VIN on the vehicle due to the burned condition , however, a local towing service that recovered the vehicle is assisting detectives in attempting to locate other unique identifiers on the frame or other undisclosed locations on the vehicle.

If you have any information contact Major Reginald Turner at 357-7830.

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