Chico teen found dead after going missing Friday

COHASSET — Zachary Radtke, a 19-year-old from Chico, was found dead Saturday in Cohasset after he went missing on Friday, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Megan McMann, community relations coordinator for BCSO, Radtke left a suicide note in his truck and later killed himself. McMann said there is no evidence of foul play, and that his body was found Saturday morning in Cohasset by Butte County Search and Rescue.

The search began when Radtke’s family contacted the sheriff’s office Friday to report him missing.

According to a press release Friday, “Prior to contacting BCSO, the family obtained information that Mr. Radtke had possibly traveled to Cohasset. On the morning of March 29, Mr. Radtke’s vehicle was located in the area of Cohasset Road and Musty Buck Road.”

Butte County Search and Rescue used dogs and drones in their search for Radtke.

McMann said the investigation into Radtke’s death is still ongoing.