Body Of 'Runaway' 17-Year-Old Boy Found In Maple Grove: Police

MAPLE GROVE, MN — The body of a "runaway" 17-year-old boy was found in a wooded part of Maple Grove on Wednesday, police announced.

Nathaniel Chambers was last seen leaving his home in the 7000 block of Carey Lane in Maple Grove on the evening of Aug. 11.

At about 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, officers responded to a report of a deceased individual found in a wooded area in the 7200 block of Teakwood Lane.

"Investigators are in contact with the family of Nathaniel Chambers, as they believe this case is related to the missing 17-year-old who lived in the area," the Maple Grove Police Department said in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with the family during this tragic time."

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the official identity of the individual and their cause of death.

There is no evidence of criminal activity, and there are no concerns for community safety, police said.