A sudden death investigation is now linked to a missing persons case.

The Thunder Bay Police Service were called to a spot near Duncan and Dock Streets just after 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28 after a 9-1-1 caller reported finding the body of an adult male.

Police and the coroners officer have confirmed it is the body of missing 25 year old Kacey Yellowhead. He was reported missing on Aug. 4.

Investigators are now looking into how he ended up in that area as well as circumstances surrounding his death.

The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to thank members of the OPP and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue who offered valuable assistance during the search for Kacey.