Man arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘body of missing jogger Sydney Sutherland, 25, is found’

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of missing Sydney Sutherland was reportedly found on Friday.

The 25-year-old went missing while jogging near the Grubbs and Newport area of Jackson County, according to a missing persons report.

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Sutherland disappeared on Wednesday while out jogging in Arkansas[/caption]

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A body was found on Friday afternoon as police searched for Sutherland[/caption]

A man was taken into custody and is expected to be charged with homicide in her death, FOX16 reported.

The outlet reported that the man and Sutherland knew each other.

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Sutherland was described as standing 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing around 103 pounds[/caption]

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Over 200 community volunteers came together to help search for Sutherland[/caption]

“We do have a suspect in custody at this time,” Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said during a news conference, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. “However, I can’t release his name until he’s formally charged.”

Lucas said that the suspect was a farmer from Jonesboro.

Sutherland was last seen jogging off Highway 18 on Wednesday, according to a missing persons report.

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Sutherland’s phone was found around a quarter mile from her home on Thursday[/caption]

Police got a call that evening that Sutherland was missing, and investigators have been searching for her since.

Her belongings and vehicle were found at her house, KAIT reported.

Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said Sutherland’s phone was found around a quarter-mile from her house and Highway 67 on Thursday, according to KAIT.