A week-long search for a missing teen youth in Bradford has ended in tragedy.
According to acting Deputy Chief John Van Dyke of the South Simcoe Police, some items belonging to 15 year old Siem Zerezghi were found near a pond Friday afternoon at the 8th Line and Professor Day Drive.
Provincial police divers were summoned, and a body was recovered Friday evening.
The teen was last seen leaving his house the morning of Oct. 24, and there had been a major search effort underway ever since. Police say they will continue their investigation.
A vigil is being held for Siem in Bradford tonight.
UPDATE – MISSING YOUTH: Acting Deputy Chief John Van Dyke provides an update to the search for missing #Bradford teen Siem Zerezghi. #FindSiem pic.twitter.com/ZR9kg07YiE
— South Simcoe Police (@SouthSimcoePS) October 31, 2020