Police have confirmed that the body found in North Ayrshire last week has been identified as Jamie Cannon.
The 19-year-old was reported missing from Saltcoats in May 2021.
A body was discovered in the Ardeer area, near Stevenston on Saturday.
Police did not disclose the identify but said that the teenager's family had been informed.
On Friday officers confirmed that the body was definitely that of Jamie, whose family and friends 'are being supported'.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm that the body recovered in the Ardeer area of Stevenston, on Saturday, February 26 has been identified as Jamie Cannon, who was reported missing from Saltcoats in May 2021.
"Jamie’s family have been made aware and are being supported by officers.
"They have requested privacy and our thoughts remain with them at this time.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
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