A body found in Owen Sound has been confirmed to be a missing Cape Breton soldier.

During a news conference on Friday morning, Owen Sound police said the body found a day earlier along the shore of Georgian Bay was that of Pte. Andrew Fitzgerald.

The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, but foul play is not suspected.

"There is no indication of foul play in this investigation and we are no longer searching for Andrew Fitzgerald," said Owen Sound police Chief Bill Sornberger. "Obviously this was not the outcome we were looking for, but it is an outcome."

Fitzgerald’s body was found by search and rescue crews near the Owen Sound water treatment plant on Thursday afternoon.

The discovery came after five days of searching by Owen Sound police, the OPP and the Canadian Armed Forces. Search crews combed through backyards, streets and in the water.

The 19-year-old was last seen on Saturday at about 4:30 a.m. at the Petro Canada gas station at 16th Street East and 9th Avenue. He was scheduled to fly to New Brunswick on Saturday and report to CFB Gagetown.

Fitzgerald was stationed at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre in Meaford. He had just graduated from a course known as Development Period One Infantry and was out celebrating prior to his disappearance.

Lt.-Col. Christian Lillington says the military is providing support to the Fitzgerald family. Lillington also encouraged service members coping with Fitzgerald’s death to seek proper support.

"The Canadian Armed Forces is providing direct support to Andrew's family and friends with compassionate assistance during this most difficult time," he said.

The military wouldn't comment on Fitzgerald's health prior to his disappearance.

An autopsy will be conducted in London at a yet to be determined date.