Missing Rochester Hills Teen's Body Possibly Found: Police

LANSING, MI — Officials believe to have found the body of missing Rochester Hills teen, Brendan Santo on Friday in a Lansing river, about one mile from where he was last seen, according to Michigan State University Police and Public Safety.

Officials said they made the discovery in the Red Cedar River in Lansing at 12:30 p.m. and have notified the Santo family.

While officials believe the body is of Santo, police said positive identification is pending as they continue investigating the circumstances and details surrounding the incident.

Officials said they believe there was no foul play or that Santo intended to harm himself.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Santo family and all those who knew Brendan," a statement from Michigan State Police said. "We ask that the public respect the family’s privacy."

The Grand Valley State University student went missing nearly three months ago after visiting friends in East Lansing, the weekend of the Michigan-Michigan State football game.

He was last seen around midnight on Oct. 29 on MSU's campus, near Yakeley Hall, wearing grey sweatpants, a black T-shirt, a Detroit Red Wings cap and Converse high tops, authorities said.

Police is expected to give an update Friday afternoon.

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