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Partially Decomposed Body Suspected to be Missing Person

On Saturday, the partially decomposed body of a male was discovered on the eastern side of Sapphire Beach Marina on St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.

The body found is believed to be that of Jeffrey Coleman, who was reported missing on Friday, police said. The cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy, according to the report.

Investigation revealed that Coleman was last seen on June 20, in the area of Sapphire Beach Marina, where he resides, police said.  

Anyone with information should contact the Virgin Islands Police Department at 340-774-2211 or the Criminal Investigation Unit’s Major Crimes Division at  340-642-8449, or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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