Update

: March 11, 8:55 p.m.

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI

— Police have confirmed that a male was found dead inside a vehicle matching the description of that driven by

.

Michigan State Police Lt. Brian Cole said the discovery was made during the afternoon Tuesday, March 11, in the parking lot of a Saginaw Township Walmart, 5825 Brockway.

"We do have a deceased male inside the vehicle," Cole said.

Police have not confirmed the identity of the man found dead inside the vehicle. The vehicle matches the description of the green 1995 GMC Sierra Trafford was driving at the time of his disappearance.

Cole said the vehicle was found by a Michigan State Police trooper who was patrolling the area.

A portion of the parking lot was taped off as police investigated the scene.

Trafford, a Heritage High School graduate who has played for the Spirit since 2010, was last seen Monday, March 3, at The Dow Event Center. The Ontario Hockey League team practices and plays home games at the venue.

Additional information on the case was not immediately available, as police continue to investigate.



— Jessica Shepherd is a reporter with MLive/The Saginaw News. Contact her at 989-996-0687, email her at jessica_shepherd@mlive.com or follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

