Body found near Pembroke identified as Ottawa man missing since 2023

Diego Sarria, 54. was last seen in the Kanata area on the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2023. Photo by Handout /Ottawa Police ServiceArticle content

A body found near Pembroke has been identified as a 54-year-old Ottawa man last seen in January 2023.

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On April 26, shortly before 3:30 p.m., the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was notified that a local resident had discovered human remains in the area of Paul Martin Drive.

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OPP said Tuesday the body has been identified as Diego Sarria, who was last seen in the Kanata area on the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2023, and Ottawa police said it was believed that he may have been in the Deep River area or elsewhere in the Upper Ottawa Valley.

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Sarria’s vehicle was located unoccupied by OPP on Jan. 30, 2023, in the area of Maple Avenue North in Pembroke.

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A post-mortem examination has not determined the exact cause of death and further forensic testing is being conducted, said police. Investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.

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