The body of a 52-year-old Elgin man reported missing in January was found in the Jelkes Creek in West Dundee, officials said.
Joseph Johnson was identified by the Kane County coroner’s office Wednesday, two days after his body was discovered in an area near Route 31 and Boncosky Road.
Johnson was last seen Jan. 14 in the 500 block of Tollgate Road. His family reported him missing to Elgin police on Jan. 22, prompting an investigation that included searches, reviews of surveillance videos and interviews with family and friends, officials said. He was not believed to be a danger to himself, officials said.
An autopsy conducted by the coroner’s office found the preliminary cause of death to be drowning. Toxicology reports are pending, the coroner’s office news release said.
West Dundee police contacted Elgin police when the body was found. The coroner’s office said the investigation remains ongoing.
Gloria Casas is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.
