An extensive search that began in Claiborne Parish ended Monday morning when the body of a 64-year-old man who had been reported missing Friday was discovered off a Webster Parish roadway.

Searchers found the body of 64-year-old Bill Edwards, a resident of Angi Lane, just off Pistol Thomas Rd., Sarepta, Sheriff Jason Parker said.

Parker said Edwards’ electric bike apparently ran off the roadway and into a heavily brushed area, making the body difficult to find. A cause of death has not been determined, but foul play is not suspected. The body has been sent for autopsy.

Edwards reportedly had been to a Homer restaurant Friday and was reported missing Friday evening by family members.

Parker said deputies from both Claiborne Parish and Webster parishes participated in the search which began Friday night utilizing every means at their disposal.

“Sheriff Sam Dowies did a tremendous job of quickly organizing the search,” Parker said. “We assisted with personnel, drones and tracking dogs were brought in also.”