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Body May Be Missing Man in Lewes

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Police in Lewes has found the body of a man who they say appears to a 55-year-old resident who has been reported missing.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports that it was found in the woods just south of the Lewes Dog Park on Sunday.

Police say the missing man walked away from his home and did not return.

Authorities add that they have not yet confirmed that the body is that of the missing man.

His name is being withheld until notification of his family.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.