Teen found dead near Maskwacis identified

Maskwacis RCMP have identified the body of a teen found dead on the Samson First Nation Saturday.

17-year-old Travis Rain of Maskwacis was discovered around 4:30 p.m. in an open field near the community.

Police say the deceased was last seen in the Maskwacis area on January 17; he was reported missing to police on January 24.

A police investigation continues however pending autopsy results, the death is not being considered suspicious.

An autopsy scheduled for Monday afternoon has been postponed until Tuesday.