Missing man found dead at southeast Charlotte park, police say

CHARLOTTE — A man who was last seen in McAlpine Creek Park in southeast Charlotte has been found deceased at the park, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

Authorities said Monday there is no foul play suspected.

Detectives said 48-year-old Matt Sullivan was last seen at 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the park located on Monroe Road. Sullivan told his family he was going for a hike and would return in a few hours, but never returned.

Channel 9 was at McAlpine park on Saturday where CMPD, Charlotte Fire, and several other crews searched for Sullivan.

In a document sent out on behalf of the family on social media, friends and family said over 100 volunteers and trained expert teams searched extensively on Saturday.

According to the document, the park was searched Friday when Sullivan didn’t come home and his car was found at the trailhead of the park. His phone and wallet were also found and searched.

This information has not been corroborated by CMPD.

Anyone with information on Sullivan’s death is asked to call 911 immediately.

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