The body of a 26-year-old man has been found in a Birmingham canal after a Coronation Street star posted a missing person plea. West Midlands Police believe the body is that of Dylan Mandaracas, who went missing last month.
Officers were called shortly before 9am today (Saturday) to reports that a man's body had been discovered in the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal off Kingsbury Road, Tyburn. The force does not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
Two-Week Search
Dylan Mandaracas was last seen on October 28 as he walked by shops in Walmley Close, Birmingham Live reports. He had been reported missing on 2 November.
Desperate pleas to find him were shared after his disappearance, including by Coronation Street and Benidorm star Tony Maudsley. Maudsley shared an appeal on behalf of Dylan's dad, Christian Mandaracas, who is one of the star's old school friends.
Police Statement
The actor said at the time: "Posting this for a close friend whose son has gone missing. Hoping the power of social media can help this desperate family. Please share far & wide."
A police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 9am today (Saturday) we were called to reports that a man's body had been discovered in a canal off the Kingsbury Road, Tyburn. Sadly, we believe the man to be 26-year-old Dylan Mandaracas, who had been reported missing on 2 November."
"We have carried out enquiries and don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. His family has been informed, and our thoughts are with them at this sad time."
The force said it will now work to support the coroner.
