The body of a Long Island teen who vanished Tuesday was discovered in a wooded area near his home on Wednesday morning, FOX5 reported.
Police did not immediately identify the cause of death but said it did not appear to be criminal.
BREAKING: Body of missing Long Island teen Nickolas Donnelly found in wooded area in Shoreham. No criminality suspected, says police. pic.twitter.com/p2cvUDYtRG
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The body of 14-year-old Nickolas Donnelly was found around 7:50 a.m. near his Shoreham home. Donnelly disappeared after he left home for a jog at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. He was not carrying an ID or cell phone with him, News12 reported.
Police used aviation units and K-9s in a search for Donnelly that lasted late into Tuesday, Riverhead Local reported.
It wasn't immediately clear who discovered the body on Wednesday.
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