MASON CITY – Earlier Monday, NIT reported that a man was missing. This evening, police tell NIT that the missing man, Benjamin Ottesen, was located and is deceased.
Mr. Ottesen was “located, deceased this afternoon in Mason City,” an MCPD spokesman said. No further details on the exact location were elaborated upon, yet.
No foul play is suspected.
A family member was notified a short time ago of the death, police confirmed. However, NIT was asked to wait until after 5 PM before reporting this development.