Missing man’s body found near Mandalay Bay dumpster, Las Vegas police say

The Clark County coroner Friday has identified the missing man who’s body was found near a dumpster at Mandalay Bay on Thursday by a security guard, Las Vegas police said.

John Martin Forst, 55, of West Jordan, Utah, was a guest at Mandalay Bay. Forst was reported missing about 4 p.m. Wednesday and his body was found at 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

Further details were not immediately available.

Review-Journal reporter Raven Jackson contributed to this report. Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find @MaxMichor on Twitter.