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Body Found in Search for Missing Whitby man

Police searching for missing Whitby man Christopher Roberts have located a body.

Officers were called to a remote location in Harwood Dale by a member of the public on Sunday afternoon.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

Christopher was last seen on Tuesday 29th August when he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital. It is believed he left hospital in trousers and a hospital gown.

North Yorkshire Police say:

"Although he has not been formally identified, Christopher's family have been informed.

Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Thank you to everyone who supported our appeal to find him."

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