Body of teen who went missing after a night out five weeks ago found in river
His family had previously said it was 'completely out of character' for him not to return home.
The body of a teenager who never returned home from a night out five weeks ago has been found in a river.
Jacob Crompton, 19, was last seen at midnight on March 23 after a night out with friends in Retford town centre, Nottinghamshire.
Police launched a major search operation after his mother Nicola Crompton described it as ‘completely out of character’ not to come home.
Nottinghamshire Police today confirmed his body had been found in the River Idle, close to Retford on Saturday.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Specialist teams have been carrying out extensive land and water searches after Jacob Crompton was reported missing on Sunday 24 March.
‘The 19-year-old had been on a night out in Retford town centre but failed to return home.
‘Sadly, a body was found in the River Idle, north of Retford, on Saturday morning.’
Formal identification has yet to take place but Jacob’s family has been informed, they said.
Jacob was last seen wearing a North Face anorak, a hoodie, jeans and distinctive navy blue Nike Air Max trainers.
Police used helicopters, an underwater search team, and a drone team in their search for the missing teenager.
Speaking after his disappearance, his mother Nicola Crompton said: ‘It is
now a full week since Jacob went missing and completely out of character for him not to return home after a night out.
‘He is much loved by his family, friends and colleagues. He had plans for the future and was happy in life.’
Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘Jacob’s family have been informed of this very sad development and our thoughts are with them at what I know will be an extremely difficult time.
‘I would like to thank all those members of the public for sharing our appeal, and for the support and assistance they have given to our officers on the ground.
‘Although our searches have concluded, officers are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Jacob’s disappearance.
‘A file will be prepared for the coroner.’
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