4-DAY SEARCH

Missing Tempe man’s body found in Mesa

Tempe police reported late Friday night that the body of Michael Blayne, 32, was found in Mesa, ending a four-day search.

(Tempe Police Department)

The body of Michael Blayne, 32, was found Friday in Mesa, four days after the Tempe man was reported missing, police said.

Blayne was last seen Feb. 16 at Mesquite Circle and Curry Road in Tempe. Authorities confirmed late Friday night that his body was found near Center Street and McKellips Road in Mesa.

“This recovery follows an intense search and investigation by our detectives,” Tempe police stated in a release.

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