by Randy Picking

The body of a 72 year old Chapman area man was found late Tuesday afternoon, not far from his home.

In a media release, the Dickinson County Sheriffs Office says that Roy Conrad was found in a low lying area about 200 yards from his home in a low lying area.

There had been searches for Conrad before his body was found about 4 pm Tuesday.

Conrad was last seen during the weekend.

There were no signs of foul play, however an autopsy was requested and will be performed to determine the cause of his death.