The Manitoba RCMP says that a deceased man discovered on Christmas Eve near Neepawa, Man. is a missing man from Sandy Bay First Nation. They say they are now investigating his death as a homicide.

Cody Grayson Mousseau, 31, was last seen in the community of Sandy Bay between November 27 and December 1, the RCMP says in a release. He was reported missing to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service on December 8

On Christmas Eve the Neepawa RCMP was called after a body was discovered north of the town in the RM of Rosedale.

The death is being investigated as a homicide by Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services with assistance from the MFNPS. 

Anyone with information about the disappearance and death of Cody Mousseau is asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP Detachment at 204-857-4445, the MFNPS Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.