STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff's Office says a man was found dead more than a month after he was reported missing.
Police say 57-year-old David Hartnett was reported missing on April 20. He was last seen at Valero in Fredericksburg just across the Falmouth bridge on April 23, the sheriff's office said.
On Monday, the Sheriff's Office reported that Harnett has been found dead.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim’s family during this difficult time," the sheriff's office said in a post.
A death investigation is underway and there is no word on how Harnett may have died at this time.
The sheriff's office said he often visited the City of Fredericksburg including various downtown businesses, the welcome center, and the library.
On April 26, Stafford County Search and Rescue Team, ATV Team, Drone Team, and detectives searched along the river based on David's recent cell phone data, according to the sheriff's office news release.
Swift Water Rescue Team and Dog Easts for the Stafford County Fire and Rescue assisted with the search along with the Fredericksburg City Watershed Manager. They were unable to locate Hartnett.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 540-658-4400.
