ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man reported missing from another jurisdiction was found dead Saturday after breaking into a home in Richmond Heights.

Officers were called to the 1300 block of Bellevue Avenue in the afternoon for a possible burglary. When they arrived, they found a broken window and an open front door with blood nearby.

Police searched the home and found an adult male deceased in the bathroom. Investigators later learned the man had been reported missing and was believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.

According to police, the man drove to Richmond Heights without a specific destination, abandoned his vehicle, and broke into the residence, fatally injuring himself in the process. The homeowners were not present at the time.

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