(Montezuma, Iowa) – Officials with the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, late Friday, confirmed human remains found Sept. 30th north of Montezuma, belong to a 10-year old male missing May 27th. Xavior Harrelson had been reported missing by a family friend. He was last seen riding a bike in Montzeuma, where he lived with his mother.

On Sept. 9, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation received a tip that led them to search Fox Forest County Recreation Area. Authorities located his remains about 3 miles north of Montezuma. The cause of death has not been released at this time. Xavior went missing only days before his eleventh birthday.