The body of Paul Cox, who lived alone, was found on 3 June at his home near Birmingham A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of a 83-year-old man at his home near Birmingham.
Paul Cox was found at his semi-detached home in Waseley Road, Rednal near Birmingham, on 3 June.
No details have been released by West Mercia Police about the man in custody but it is understood he is being held in north Worcestershire.
Detectives are continuing their search for Mr Cox's blue Ford Focus, registration MH05 DFN.
Chf Insp Amanda Blakeman, of West Mercia Police, said locating the car was crucial.
"I would again urge anyone who has seen it, thinks they have seen someone they know driving it or indeed suspects they know who has acquired it, to contact us as a matter of urgency," she said.
Ms Blakeman said the local community had clearly been shocked by the "tragic circumstances" of Mr Cox's death.
The car is thought to have been stolen from the driveway of the house some time between 1930 on Thursday and 0800 BST the next morning.
The vehicle is said to have scrape markings along the passenger side and paint damage to the front bumper.
Police have not yet disclosed how Mr Cox died but his body was found after officers were alerted by concerned neighbours.
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