UPDATE 12:20 p.m. - PCSD has identified the body found near a smoldering vehicle in the area of Redington Pass Road and San Pedro River Road as 53-year-old Paul Clifford.
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A man who left to help someone who approached his home, claiming to have car trouble early Tuesday, was found dead near a smoldering vehicle in the area of Redington Pass Road and San Pedro River Road.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has identified the victim as 53-year-old Paul Clifford.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, deputies were en route to reports of suspicious activity in the vicinity of 14000 N. San Pedro River Road at about 1:20 a.m. on Dec. 24, when they determined that the call might possibly relate to a stolen vehicle report. The call led them to the body and the smoldering vehicle.
An initial investigation indicated Clifford was approached at his home by a man who claimed to be experiencing car trouble and requested his assistance. When Clifford did not return home, family members contacted the authorities.
Deputies located the stolen vehicle at an apartment complex near Prince Road and Roger Road.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
