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Police: Missing 79-year-old man found dead in Centreville

Officials say the body of Guangzhi Cheng was found in the woods near Little Rocky Run on Friday
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CENTREVILLE, Va. — Authorities say the body of a missing 79-year-old Centreville man was found in a wooded area on Friday. 

Fairfax County Police Department said the remains found near Little Rocky Run belonged to Guangzhi Cheng who was reported missing on Feb. 7. 

Cheng was last seen near the 13500 block of Heathrow Lane and detectives said they used multiple department resources but were unable to find him.

Police said someone discovered Cheng's body around 9 a.m. Friday morning. His body was taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine how he died, according to a police report. 

Officials say they do not suspect foul play. 

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