Crime & Safety

Missing Man Found Dead On Cape Cod: Police

An initial investigation hasn't found evidence of foul play, police on Cape Cod said.

PROVINCETOWN, MA — The body of an adult man was found near a small Cape Cod airport after the person was reported missing, officials said.

The Provincetown Police Department said Sunday that a body was found in the marshes near the Provincetown Airport. This came after police were notified of a missing person and conducted an "extensive search."

The investigation has moved under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts State Police, but police said the MSP's preliminary investigation "has not identified anything suspicious."

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Officials haven't released the man's identity at this time.

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