A man’s body has been found in the Ballygowan area by detectives investigating the murder of 55-year-old William (Pat) McCormick.
A post mortem is due to be carried out and police cannot yet confirm the identity of the man.
The father of four was last seen alive in Comber on the evening of Thursday 30 May and Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information which leads to the recovery of his body.
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery, who is leading the investigation, said: “I can confirm that a man’s body has been found in the Ballygowan area. I am unable to confirm the identity of the man until a formal identification process has taken place. A post mortem is also being conducted.”