Lanark County OPP have confirmed the body found yesterday along Highway 15 near Smiths Falls was Steven Tate.
The 34-year-old from Montague Township was reported missing last week and was last seen alive in the early morning hours Saturday, November 4th, the same day the missing persons report was filed.
Police closed the highway while investigators worked the scene.
The OPP say they continue to look into the circumstances around his death, and believe there’s no threat to public safety.
Investigators also want to hear from anyone with potentially relevant doorbell, dashcam or other video recordings from the days leading up to Steven’s disappearance.
If you have had any recent contact with Tate, or have any information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) if you wish to remain anonymous.
Story by Grant Deme