Body found in search for missing Crawley man

Milton Andrla, 60, was reported missing on Monday, June 15.

Specialist search and rescue teams were out in Crawley on Friday (July 10) scouring the area for any signs of his whereabouts.

Sadly, Sussex Police say a body was found on Friday evening.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but Milton’s family have been informed, police said.

The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and the coroner’s officer has been informed.

There will be a continued police presence in the area while enquiries continue.

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