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Body found in Adjala-Tosorontio that of missing New Tecumseth man

William Schernhammer, 24, was reported missing Jan. 12
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William Schernhammer was found deceased Jan. 21 in Adjala-Tosorontio.

Police have confirmed human remains located Jan. 21 in Adjala-Tosorontio are those of a New Tecumseth man who was reported missing earlier this month.

William Schernhammer, 24, was reported missing Jan. 12. He was last seen alive in Alliston.

On Jan. 21, at about 8:40 p.m., police located a body in the area of 25th Sideroad.

A post-mortem was conducted Thursday, and Nottawasaga OPP confirmed Friday the deceased was Schernhammer.

Police said the cause of death will not be released “as the investigation remains ongoing,” adding more information will be released when it becomes available.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call the dedicated tip line at 1-877-225-6273 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 crimestopperssdm.com.