RCMP say the 15-year-old boy from Stanley Mission who was the subject of a missing person’s report this week has been found dead.

RCMP made the heartbreaking announcement this afternoon that Dylan Ballantyne has been located deceased.

He was first reported missing yesterday.

Mounties have released few details as to what happened, but say his family has been notified and victim services has been made available.

The RCMP along with Saskatchewan’s Coroner’s Service will continue to investigate the cause and circumstances of his death.