WORCESTER, Mass. — Police have found the body of a missing Worcester hiker in a wooded area located in Westminister, near the Princeton line.
On Tuesday, Worcester Police tweeted that authorities were searching for Akif Qutab, whose vehicle was found in Princeton. Following an extensive search conducted by the Massachusetts State Police Field Service, crews found Qutab’s body in a wooded area in Westminister Tuesday morning.
UPDATE The search team recovered the body of the missing man this morning. The investigation is now being led by the office of @worcesterda , who will release updated information shortly. https://t.co/ieKFwtFaPY
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 2, 2021
The death is under investigation by the State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County D.A.’s Office. The Princeton Police, Westminister Police, and Worcester Police are helping assist in the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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