Body found in Busse Woods identified as missing Schaumburg man

A body found Saturday evening in the Busse Woods North forest preserve near Elk Grove Village was identified Tuesday as that of a missing Schaumburg man.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office positively identified the remains as those of 43-year-old Anthony Richert. The results of further tests are needed to determine the cause and manner of death, officials said.

The body was found during a search for Richert after Schaumburg detectives located his vehicle parked at Busse Woods’ North Grove 2 and began coordinating with forest preserve police.

Schaumburg police reached out to the public Friday for assistance in finding Richert. He reportedly was last seen by a family member leaving his home about 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and suffered from several medical conditions requiring medication he didn’t have with him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schaumburg Police Department Investigations Tip Line at (847) 348-7055.