HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A search warrant was served, and an investigation is underway by Hazleton City Police after a burning body was found along Club 40 Road on Sunday.
According to Hazleton City Police, units were called to the intersection of Club 40 Road and East Broad Street just after 7:00 a.m. for a report of a mannequin on fire.
After investigation, firefighters noticed that this was not a mannequin, but a burning body, and Hazleton City Police were called.
The Luzerne County Coroner's Office confirmed that they were called to the scene this morning.
Hazleton City Police and Pennsylvania State Police are actively investigating the incident, and there is no information about the victim or the cause of the fire.
Club 40 Road was closed from the intersection of Route 93 (East Broad Street) and Stockton Mountain Road but reopened around 1:00 p.m., according to our crew on-scene.
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At around 4:00 p.m. Sunday, the Hazleton Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police could be seen serving a search warrant at a home along Muir Avenue in Hazleton.
It's about six minutes away from where the body was discovered.
Hazleton Police say it is connected to the deadly discovery on Club 40 Road, but information is limited.
"I am unaware of what the connection is here, I know that they did come to this house to attempt to locate evidence, and I believe that's what is occurring at this time," Hazleton Police Department Public Information Officer Jessica Surkin told 28/22 News.
Hazleton City Police are asking anyone with information or home security footage from the area to contact 911 or submit a tip on their Crimewatch Page.
This is an active investigation, and 28/22 News will give updates as new information is made available.
