Body found during search for missing person in NW Harris County, officials say

Search crew finds body in northwest Harris County

A body was found by a Texas EquuSearch team that was looking for a missing person in the area. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shared information from authorities at the scene.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is underway in northwest Harris County after a body was reportedly found during a search for a missing person.

NW Harris County: Body found

(Photo credit: Mark Herman, Harris County Precinct 4)

What we know:

According to the Precinct 4 Constable's Office, the body was found on Cypresswood Drive near Cutten Road.

Authorities say Texas EquuSearch was looking for a missing person in the area when the body was found.

Multiple agencies are said to be responding to the scene. Others are asked to avoid the area.

Police report: Body found in Northwest Harris County

A body was found on Cypresswood Drive while Texas EquuSearch was looking for a missing person. Harris County Sergeant Michael Ritchie provided information at the scene.

Harris County Sergeant Michael Ritchie said EquuSearch was looking for a man who was reported missing about two weeks ago. Authorities believe the man was visting a friend, then the friend reported him missing after not hearing from him.

Texas EquuSearch later identified the missing person as 60-year-old Christophe Giraux from Houston. He was last seen on Nov. 11 on Cutten Road near Cypresswood.

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What we don't know:

The body has not been identified at this time. Medical examiners will determine that and the person's cause of death.

The body has not been confirmed to be Giraux. Sgt. Ritchie did say the clothing description of the body matches the description of the missing man, but the medical examiners have to identify the body.