Body Of Missing Bergen Talent Agent Reportedly Found

ORADELL, NJ — The body of Mark Schlegel, a 57-year-old borough resident who had been missing for 11 days, has been found, according to authorities.

Schlegel's body was found by an Oradell police officer Thursday in the bushes off of Kinderkamack Road, according to The Daily Voice.

Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino confirmed to the publication that authorities found Schlegel's body.

William Schievella, a spokesman for the sheriff, confirmed that the office's Crime Scene Unit was referred to a crime scene in Oradell but would not comment further. He referred further comment to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, saying any future information about the investigation would be released through that office.

NorthJersey.com reported that a bloodhound detected Schlegel's scent near a bus stop on Kinderkamack Road.

Oradell Police Chief William Wicker could not be reached for comment.

A search and rescue team was brought in to aid police in their search. The team was going to canvass the area and other predetermined locations the rest of the week and through the weekend.

Schlegel was an agent with Cornerstone Talent Agency in New York City. He was last seen Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. when he left his home with a gift bag and was heading for a street just three blocks away, police said. He left behind his keys, wallet and cell phone.

Schlegel's friends started a Go Fund Me page Tuesday with the hope of raising $25,000 to help find him. More than $51,000 has been donated since the page went live.

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Photo: Mark Schlegel, 57/Oradell Police Department