People across Leeds have been praying tribute to Jesus Moreno, after police said a body had been found in their search for him yesterday.
Formal identification has yet to take place, but West Yorkshire Police said on Saturday (April 15) that Jesus's family had been informed of the development. The body was found in Harewood near the River Wharfe.
Police said there are not thought to be suspicious circumstances involved. Extensive enquiries had been going on to find Jesus after he was first reported missing in August 2022.
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Neil Smurthwaite commented: "So sad, he was a lovely man met him a couple of times down at Piglove thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. Rest in peace young man."
"This is such sad news, I had the good fortune to meet Jesus at Piglove and he was so much fun and had created such a great place. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends," said Kerry Robinson.
Jesus, 41, founded Piglove Brewing Co in Leeds.
Susanna McMillan commented: "I met Jesus at a friends birthday event about a year and a half ago, he seemed so confident, bubbly and full of life / so very sad. Sincerest condolences and thoughts are with his family friends and those close to him."
"Devastating news! My sincere condolences to his family & friends! Rest easy," said Paula Robinson.
Sharon Horne wrote: "Been such a long time. Very sad."
Victoria Ann Common said: "Always thought of him as reported a sighting I thought was him, was hoping he would turn up safe eventually. Sad news, god bless condolences to his family and friends."
Enquiries are continuing to confirm the identity of the body police found yesterday. Over the course of the months-long search, it was found that Jesus had caught a number 36 bus from Leeds bus station on August 1, and got off on the A61. The last known sighting of him was on CCTV near Harewood Bridge.
Underwater searches were carried out by police nearby in the River Wharfe. In March, police said they had "explored and exhausted every possible line of enquiry".
Katrina Phillips said: "Rest now, so sad, thoughts are with all his loved ones right now."
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