Body found in search for missing 93-year-old from Earley
Police officers searching for a missing man, from Earley, have located a body.
Last updated 10th Jan 2023
Although formal identification has yet to take place, police believe it to be that of 93-year-old Sidney Box, who has been missing since January 5.
The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Sidney's next of kin have been informed and are being supported.
Superintendent Andrew Cranidge, LPA Commander for Bracknell & Wokingham, said:
âOur search for Sidney has been ongoing for four days, with volunteers from Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue and the local community assisting in our search.
âVery sadly, as a result of these searches, a manâs body was located in a garden in Earley this afternoon (January 9).
"I would like to thank everyone who has offered their help in this search over the last four days.
"I know that Sidney's family are extremely grateful to all those who have assisted.
âThis is a tragic conclusion to what has been a widespread search and my thoughts and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with Sidneyâs family.
âWe would ask, on their behalf, that their privacy is respected at what will be an extremely difficult time for them.â