Updated Dec. 21:
The body of a Sudbury man, missing since Dec. 19, has been found in a remote area south of the city.
Mark Giambattista, 51, was reported missing around 9 p.m. on Dec. 19. Police provided a photo and description of Giambattista, as well as a description of his truck.
Police said at the time he may be in the area of the Highway 17 bypass or in the South End.
On Dec. 20 at around 11:40 p.m., Greater Sudbury Police officers were dispatched to Oak Ridge Road, which runs along Long Lake off Moxam Landing Road.
Police said a member of the public told police they located what they believed to be Giambattista’s dark blue Dodge Ram pickup truck.
“Unfortunately, upon arrival officers located [Giambattista] deceased,” GSPS said in a news release. “Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. We ask that you respect their privacy during this very difficult time.”
No foul play is suspected in the man’s death. A post-mortem exam will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Original story
Greater Sudbury Police are actively searching for a 51-year-old man missing since approximately 9 p.m. on Dec. 19. There is concern for his well-being.
Mark Giambattista is described as 5-10 inches tall, 175 pounds with dark brown hair, blue eyes and a short beard. He was last seen wearing a thin puffy grey jacket, navy blue shoes and a grey baseball cap with a Columbia Sportswear logo in black.
Giambattista is believed to be operating a 2017 dark blue Ram, half ton four-wheel-drive pick up truck with a six-foot box. The vehicle has black rims and a red ‘Performance Group’ decal in the back window.
The licence plate on the truck is AV27539.
He may be in the Southend or Highway 17 bypass area.
Police are asking that the community call 705-675-9171 with any information.
