Body found in Wake Forest identified as missing 71-year-old man

WAKE FOREST, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Authorities are investigating after the body of a missing 71-year-old man was found in Wake Forest on Thursday morning.

Raleigh police confirmed the body of Elliot Bernard Haas was discovered in the 11000 block of Capital Boulevard, not far from the Walmart store.

Authorities said a preliminary investigation did not show any apparent signs that foul play was involved in his death.

Haas was last seen in the area of Wakefield Pines Drive on Sunday.