Officers have found a body in the search for a missing 19-year-old who vanished without a trace nine months ago.
Jamie Cannon disappeared on May 20 last year and police revealed six months later that he had not made a single dent in his bank account or even turned on his phone.
His devastated mum Lynn Cannon appealed for a renewed search in October in an emotional video in which she said she would never have let him leave the house had she known that it would be the last time she saw him'.
Police confirmed on Sunday, (February 27) that the body, thought to be that of Jamie Cannon, was discovered in their search as investigations continue to establish the identtiy.
His family has been informed of recent heartbreaking news.
Cops were called to the Ardeer area of Stevenston, North Ayrshire with officials saying today that enquiries are now ongoing to establish the circumstances and identity.
It is understood the youngster was found within a category B listed building known as Africa House.
Mum Lynn's heartbreaking message to Jamie was there was still hope he would return paid tribute to his cooking and banter with his brothers.
Lynn wrote: "Today we have been searching for five months looking for you, Jamie.
"If I had known that morning would have been the last time I would have seen you I wouldn't have let you leave the house.
"No one truly understands the heartbreak of not seeing your face or hearing your voice.
"It's soul-destroying and tearing us all more apart daily.
"The boys miss having you to look up to, play the computer with you, slag you for your messy hair, even your crabitness."
She added: "I miss you making us a nice steak dinner, because I couldn't do it as good as you.
"The smallest wee things mean the world to me and more.
"I miss the smell of your aftershave in the room lingering through the house."
In the same message last year, Lynn said she would not stop looking for Jamie and thanked everyone who had helped in searching for him.
Sadly several months later, Police Scotland have confirmed the body, thought to be that of Jamie Cannon had been discovered in their search as investigations continue to establish his identity.
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“Around 4.30pm on Saturday, February 26 we received a call that a body had been discovered in the Ardeer area of Stevenston.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and identity.
"The family of missing man Jamie Cannon have been informed.”
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