A body has been found in the small town of Wabowden and police said the death is being treated as suspicious.

RCMP were called around 5:30 p.m. Thursday after the body was found.

Officers said that while the identity of the deceased female is suspected, a positive identification will not be confirmed until an autopsy, scheduled for Saturday, has been completed.

Officers continue to investigate.

RCMP had previously asked the public's assistance in locating Heather Mallett, 14. The teen was reported missing from the same town Thursday morning after she was last seen Wednesday night.

Police wouldn't say Friday if they believe the body found is Mallett's.