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Police in Sydney’s southwest are investigating after a body was discovered inside a burned car, in a case that may be linked to the reported kidnapping of a 45-year-old woman earlier the same day.

Authorities believe the victim may be the same woman who was allegedly abducted at gunpoint just hours before the vehicle was found. Emergency services responded after reports of a car fire, and once the flames were extinguished, a body was discovered inside the vehicle.

Detectives are now working to formally identify the victim and determine exactly what happened in the hours between the reported abduction and the discovery of the burned car. Forensic teams have been examining the scene while investigators gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses.

Police have not yet released the victim’s name and say confirming the identity of the person found in the vehicle is a priority. They are also attempting to reconstruct the timeline surrounding the alleged kidnapping.

The case remains an active investigation, with authorities urging anyone who may have information to come forward as they work to determine the circumstances behind the incident.