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Body of missing man discovered on rural East Gwillimbury property

The death of Robert Weiss is not considered suspicious, police say
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The body of Robert John Weiss, 53, last seen on surveillance video July 12, was found in East Gwillimbury Monday. Supplied photo/Weiss family

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police has sadly located the body of a 53-year-old man, missing from the Town of East Gwillimbury.

On Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at approximately 2 p.m., police were called to a rural property in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Green Lane for a report that human remains were found.

A post-mortem examination has been conducted and has confirmed that the remains are that of Robert John Weiss who had been missing since July 12, 2019, at 3:30 p.m.

His death is not considered suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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