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Body found in Birmingham canal believed to be missing man, 26
West Midlands Police found a man's body in a Birmingham canal shortly before 9am on Saturday.
Police believe it is 26-year-old Dylan Mandaracas, who was reported missing after last being seen in Sutton Coldfield on October 28.
His father had appealed for information, and actor Tony Maudsley shared the plea to help reach people in the Midlands.
Police say they do not believe the death was suspicious, though the man's identity has not been formally confirmed in the statement.
His family has been informed.
Police are working with the coroner and say they will support the family.
West Midlands Police believe a body found in a Birmingham canal is that of missing 26-year-old Dylan Mandaracas.
The body was discovered shortly before 9am on Saturday in the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal off Kingsbury Road.
Mandaracas was last seen in Sutton Coldfield on October 28 and was reported missing on November 2.
Police said they do not believe there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
His family has been informed, and police are working with the coroner.
- Who
- West Midlands Police believe the body is that of Dylan Mandaracas, 26.
- What
- A man's body was found in a canal. Police do not believe there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
- When
- Shortly before 9am on Saturday. The article was published on November 15, 2026.
- Where
- The Birmingham and Fazeley Canal off Kingsbury Road, Tyburn, Birmingham.
- Why
- Mandaracas had been reported missing. The cause of death is not stated.
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Mandaracas was last seen walking in Walmley Close, Sutton Coldfield, at around 6pm.
Mandaracas was reported missing.
Actor Tony Maudsley shared an appeal for help finding Mandaracas.
Police were called after a man's body was discovered in the canal off Kingsbury Road.
- Missing man
- Dylan Mandaracas, 26
- Last seen
- Walmley Close, Sutton Coldfield, around 6pm on October 28
- Reported missing
- November 2
- Body found
- Birmingham and Fazeley Canal off Kingsbury Road, Tyburn
- Police assessment
- No suspicious circumstances are suspected
What people are saying
Sadly, we believe the man to be 26-year-old Dylan Mandaracas, who had been reported missing on November 2.
We have carried out enquiries and don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Still need your help on this one if you can? My friend's son Dylan is still missing.