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Body of missing New Mexico man found in Arizona

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Posted at 9:13 AM, Aug 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-29 12:13:30-04

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - Authorities say the body of a New Mexico man who went missing last month has been found in Arizona.

Police say the body of 44-year-old Craig Cavanaugh of Farmington was identified Wednesday in Coconino County in northern Arizona.

Farmington police say Cavanaugh was last seen on July 4. He was traveling to Peoria, Arizona for a job.

Police say two men used his credit cards in Payson, Glendale, and Peoria between July 5 and July 7.

Cavanaugh's truck was found on July 12.

Sheriff's offices in Coconino County and Navajo County are investigating the death.

Authorities say they have identified two suspects. Their names have not been released.