The body of a man has been found in Ipswich, police have said.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the man has been identified as 22-year-old Stephen Loveridge.
Stephen, who was known as "Stevie" by his family, had been reported missing on November 7.
He was last seen on the evening of Thursday, November 5.
Suffolk Police confirmed that a body had since been discovered in Ipswich and that the man is believed to be Mr Loveridge.
Officers said enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death remain ongoing.
At this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained.
Following the discovery, two police vehicles were seen in a residential street in Ipswich as hoards of people gathered.
The force has informed HM Coroner, and a file is being prepared ahead of formal inquest proceedings, where the identity of the deceased will be officially confirmed.
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Mr Loveridge's disappearance prompted concern among family members and those who knew him.
Missing appeals appeared on social media, flooding Facebook as family members pleaded for any information on Stevie's disappearance.
Stephen's family had said that his disappearance was "out of character" and "not like him at all".
DK9 Search and Rescue also helped in the search for the 22-year-old, using specially trained dogs in the effort.
Darren Debenham, who runs DK9 said previously: "We don't clock off.
"Loved ones are never out there alone; we are out with them, searching day and night."
His father, brother and uncle were handing out leaflets in Ipswich after the ITFC game on Sunday in search of Stevie.
Further updates are expected as investigations continue, and more information becomes available.
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