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Missing NH mother found dead, police arrest 21-year-old son

CANTERBURY, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire are searching for a 21-year-old man after his mother was believed to have been found dead.

Law enforcement had asked the public for help locating a woman missing since Thursday. Police say 51-year-old Frances Nash of Chichester, New Hampshire was last heard from on May 17. Her car was also missing.

On Monday, officials announced that an adult woman's body was found in Canterbury and they believe it to be Frances Nash. Her vehicle was also located earlier Monday morning in Canterbury.

Police are now asking for helping finding her 21-year-old son Phillip Nash. An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the theft of her car.

Phillip Nash is described as 5'9" tall, 150 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Police say Nash may also be driving a stolen maroon 2000 Ford F-350 truck with NH plates GRANITE.

Anyone with information is asked to call New Hampshire State Police at (603)271-3636.