Missing person's vehicle found underwater, Waukegan police say body found inside

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- The vehicle of a person reported missing last year was found in the Waukegan Harbor, police said.

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Police said the vehicle was found on Tuesday at about 4:20 p.m. by a company that was conducting sonar scans in the area.

The body of a man was found in the driver's seat, police said. The man still had his seatbelt on.

Waukegan police said the vehicle matches information from a missing persons report from 2024.

The Lake County Coroner's Office was notified and responded to the scene.

Officials did not release any further information.