Body found in hunt for missing 18-year-old
The body of a young man found in woodland near Plymouth is being linked to the disappearance of an 18-year-old.
Police were called to Ivybridge around 3.30pm yesterday after the discovery of a man’s body in Long Timber Woods.
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Jamie Grewal
Police say the body is thought to be that of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal from the Ivybridge area.
His next of kin have been informed although formal identification has not yet taken place.
Police are making enquiries into the circumstances of and are preparing a report for the coroner.
There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances at this time.
Jamie was last seen last on Friday, January 4, after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.
He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.
He had not been seen or heard from since that time.
A police spokesman said at the time of his disappearance: "This is out of character for Jamie."
Comments
by carercare
Friday, January 18 2013, 5:02PM
“I second that of banned-alot RIP Jamie you are in a better place now”
by Banned-alot
Friday, January 11 2013, 11:46PM
“So, "this is out of character for Jamie", but the police are treating it as not suspicious. Typical. While I am reluctant to speculate without all the facts, whatever happened to looking into the obvious?? RIP my friend and peace to all who are left behind x”
by carads1
Friday, January 11 2013, 10:32PM
“Very sad news. My heart goes out to the family.”
by RARARARA
Friday, January 11 2013, 5:02PM
“I second that message from trashbag1, very sad news.”
by trashbag1
Friday, January 11 2013, 3:29PM
“Bless all involved very sad news”
by BettyD
Friday, January 11 2013, 2:09PM
“Very sad,absolutely lovely family. Condolences to ziggy and the rest of the grewal family”
by Potbelly1
Friday, January 11 2013, 1:29PM
“Very sad. My heart goes out to his family and friends”