16-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing After Going for E-Bike Ride Found Dead in Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is reporting a tragic end to a missing person case involving a 16-year-old boy.

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Police issued the Missing Person Alert for Christian Gary on Monday evening. 

He was last seen around 7:00 Sunday evening when he left his home in the 2000 block of 5 Ave. in southwest Rochester to go for a ride on his E-bike. 

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Missing Teen Found Dead Near Southwest Rochester Intersection

On Wednesday morning, Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson announced that Gary was found dead. 

His body was located near the intersection Bamber Valley Road SW and Salem Road SW on Tuesday evening. 

Medical Examiner Working to Confirm Cause of Death

Grayson says investigators are working with the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner to confirm the cause of his death. 

Police did not say whether or not foul play is suspected but said there is no known threat to the public. 

“We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and all those affected by this loss,” Grayson said.