Body found in search for missing St Ives man

Police say formal identification is yet to take place but the family of David Chard have been informed

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 11th May 2026
Last updated 11th May 2026

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from St Ives.

David Chard, 33, was reported missing over the weekend and a man's body was found in the St Ives area this afternoon (11th May).

Police say formal identification has yet to take place, but David's family has been informed of the development.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will now be prepared for HM Coroner.

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