Body Of Missing Teenager Found In Bethesda Woods: Police

(Updated at 2:40 p.m. Monday): BETHESDA, MD — A 17-year-old boy who was reported missing Saturday was found dead in a wooded area of Bethesda, police said.

Navid Nicholas Sepehri, of Radnor Road in Bethesda, was found dead in a wooded area in the 6500 block of Laverock Lane Sunday, police said.

Sepehri was reported as a missing person after he didn't return home Saturday night, police said.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of his death.

Sepehri was a senior at Walt Whitman High School, according to WTOP.In a letter sent to parents, Principal Alan Goodwin said: "Initial information suggests Navid’s death may have been accidental, but we do not have details at this time."

"For those of you who knew Navid, we ask that you remember and celebrate his love of art and commitment to others. For those of you who did not know Navid, we ask that you support Navid’s friends and family during this time of loss," the letter states.

A support team of psychologists, counselors, and pupil personnel workers from Montgomery County Public Schools were at the school Monday.

This is an ongoing death investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.

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