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Human remains found near Chesapeake car dealership identified as missing man

A spokesperson with the Chesapeake Police Dept. said the remains belonged to 35-year-old Eric "Harris" Crump, who was reported missing on July 3.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Police in Chesapeake have identified human remains found near a car dealership Thursday afternoon.

On July 12, police said the body belonged to 35-year-old Eric "Harris" Crump, who was reported missing by his family on July 3.

According to a spokesperson with the department, a call came in on July 7 around 4 p.m. reporting a strong, foul odor near the wooded area behind a Volkswagen dealership.

The dealership is located at the intersection of Paramont Avenue and South Military Highway. That's in the Greenbrier section of the city.

The spokesperson said when officers arrived at the scene, they found Crump's body at Indian River Park.

Officers said they're investigating the case, but don't suspect any foul play in his death.

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