Body identified

Forensic testing has confirmed that a body found in a burnt-out vehicle near Crookwell, is that was that of missing Unanderra man, Gary Pearce.

 

Police inquiries began after Mr Pearce was reported missing in late April.

 

On Sunday, June 9th, a man's body was found in a burnt out car in bush-land off the Boorowa road, about 35 kilometres from Crookwell.

 

It is believed the vehicle left the roadway, travelled through a paddock, rolled onto its roof and hit a tree before catching fire.

 

Last Thursday following inquiries, the body was identified as that of 21 year old Gary Pearce.