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Body found in Des Moines River identified as missing teen Abdi Sharif

Police say a cause of death will be determined following a complete examination of autopsy findings.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A body found in the Des Moines River is thought to be the remains of 18-year-old Abdullahi "Abdi" Sharif, who went missing in January.

The Polk County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body as Sharif on Monday. He was last seen on Jan. 17, 2020. 

A release from the Des Moines Police Department said there were "no indications of traumatic injury" found in the autopsy. Cause of death will be determined following a complete examination of autopsy findings, according to police.

Sharif's body was found Saturday afternoon near Prospect Park on the Des Moines River banks.

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