BALLWIN, Mo (KMOX) - A 29-year old St. Charles man reported missing recently is believed to be the same person found dead in a backyard in Ballwin.
Ballwin police say the body was found lying on the grass in the rear yard of a home in the 400 block of Holly Terrace Court Monday afternoon.
Police say the man's car was parked nearby and his driver's license was on him. But his name is not yet being released.
Police report no sign of trauma to the body, but the cause of death is under investigation. An autopsy and toxicology test are planned to determine if drugs or alcohol may have played a role.
It's not clear who owns the home where the body was found, or what the homeowner's connection may have been to the dead man.
Anyone with information should contact the Ballwin Police Department at 636-227-9636 or to remain anonymous and potentially receive a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.