An 83-year-old Brantford man reported missing was found deceased in a wooded area near Welton Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Emergency Response Team found the body of Noriyuki Kikuji at about 3:50 pm
Kikuji was reported missing from his home on Brock Street on Thursday, April 16.
Police investigators are now working with the coroner’s office. Foul play is not suspected, said police.
The Brantford Police Service thanked the public for their assistance in the search.
“This is not the outcome any of us were hoping for,” police said. “The Brantford Police Service would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Kikuji.”