Body found at Camp Lejeune believed to be missing 14-year-old boy

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — In Onslow County, a body has washed ashore that officials believe may be 14-year-old Mainor Perez. Perez went missing in the waters of New River Inlet near North Topsail Beach on Thursday. 

According to a spokesperson for the town of North Topsail Beach, on Sunday morning at around 9:44 a.m. officials at Camp Lejeune notified police that a body washed ashore at the Marine base.  

North Topsail Beach Police have notified the family that a body was found, though the identity of the body has not yet been confirmed.  

This is a developing story and will be updated as new details emerge.