Missing Bala Cynwyd Man Found Dead: Lower Merion Police

BALA CYNWYD, PA – A Bala Cynwyd man who was missing for several days has been found dead, according to Lower Merion Township Police.

Richard Rizzo, 43, of Bala Cynwyd, was found dead Monday at about 6 p.m. in a heavily wooded area near the Barkers Mill property and Mill Creek, according to police.

"The Lower Merion Township Police Department expresses sincere condolences to Mr. Rizzo's family, and gratitude to various regional search and rescue organizations and the Philadelphia Police Department's Dive Unit," police said in a statement.

While the investigation into Rizzo's death is ongoing, there is no initial evidence of foul play, officials said.

The search for Rizzo began June 30 when Rizzo's family members reported that they were unable to contact him, police said.

Police officers responded to Rizzo's home and discovered Rizzo’s residence was unlocked and vacant.

Then on July 1, officers found Rizzo’s vehicle and cell phone at 1400 Mill Creek Road in Gladwyne.

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