UPDATE: Body of missing Moorhead man found

UPDATE: Authorities say the body of a Moorhead man who was reported missing has been found.

According to the city of Moorhead, the remains believed to be that of Marwan Assad were found Thursday afternoon. A vehicle was also located at the scene.

The body was sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office for a medical evaluation and confirmation of identity.

Investigators were processing the scene Thursday afternoon.

An investigation remains active.


Original story:

Authorities in Moorhead are requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man.

Police identified the man as 28-year-old Marwan Asaad.

Asaad was last seen on Nov. 12 wearing a gray winter jacket and black pants.

He is believed to be driving a black Hyundai Elantra with Minnesota plates reading DNS366.

Police say Asaad speaks very little English.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660.