Two men were arrested Saturday for covering up the death of a St. Simons, whose family said he had been missing since May 1, according to a statement from Glynn County police.
Michael Dittman, 51, of the island of St. Simons, was reported missing on Thursday. His wife told police she had not had any contact with him since 1:52 p.m. May 1, according to a police report. He said his only transportation was a golf cart that was also not at home, according to the report.
Dittman’s body was found Saturday in an overgrown field off Bishop Street in unincorporated Glynn County, the release said.
Interviews by investigators led to the arrests of Donald Lawrence, 36, and Alexander Heiman, 30, on charges of concealing the death of another.
Dittman’s body was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, according to the release.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending, according to the release.
Police are asking anyone with more information to contact Det. Edgy at 912-554-7807 or to call the Silent Witness hotline at 912-264-1333.
