City of DeKalb Police and DeKalb County Coroner are on the scene in an area on the north portion of town, where a body was found on Wednesday morning.

(UPDATE 6:34 pm)

The body has been identified as that of 47-year old Jeremy Jacobson of Sycamore. Jeremy has been missing since August 31st. Friends and family posted message on social media asking for help in  locating Jacobson. A message posted by Jacobson's sister asked:

Last seen in Sycamore, IL area. Family and friends of Jeremy Jacobson are asking for the public's help locating him

An autopsy is scheduled for Sept 14th

(ORIGINAL STORY)

Police say they arrived at the scene at 9 am this morning. 

The body was located at the western end of the nature trail path located on the west side of North First Street and Timber Trail in DeKalb.

At this time, all we know is that the situation is being pursued as a death investigation. No names or other information have been released at this time. Police did indicate they expect more information to be released later this afternoon.

 

 

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