Missing Miami Shores Man Mernier Sainvil Found Dead
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A Miami Shores man who was reported missing last week was found dead Tuesday in a vehicle submerged in an El Portal canal.
Police said at this time they do not suspect foul play.
On Monday, Miami Shores police asked for the public's help locating 82-year-old Mernier Sainvil.
According to police, he was last seen January 22nd at 6 p.m. leaving his home in a yellow 1999 Ford pickup truck. They added Sainvil has a serious medical condition and missed his last treatment.
On Tuesday, a vehicle was reported submerged in a canal in the 500 block of NW 87th Street.
Miami Shores police said the vehicle and the body were recovered. They confirmed the person inside was Sainvil.
Miami-Dade Police Homicide is now conducting the investigation into this death.
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