NewsUK NewsDevonPolice found Richard Locker's car a day after he disappeared, but did not locate his remains for more than two-and-a-half years until August - when they found him in a property on the same road07:35, 02 Sep 2026The remains of a man who vanished two years ago have finally been found by police - just metres from where officers located his car the day after his disappearance.‌Richard Locker, from Paignton in Devon, was declared missing on January 4, 2024, and last spotted on a street in Torquay, four miles away. Police found his car parked on Mill Lane in Torquay the next day. However, a mystery surrounded what happened to Richard for the next two-and-a-half years.‌Tragically, his family's worst fears came true on Tuesday (September 1), as his step-daughter Nicola confirmed his remains were found at a property on Mill Lane last month - the same road his car was parked on, reports Devon Live.‌Nicola said in a post on social media on Tuesday "finally after all this time, we have found you". Nicola added they never "stopped looking for him" and the last two years have been full of "wondering and pain of not knowing" whether he was safe.‌In a post in the Finding Richard Locker Facebook group, Nicola said: "After two years, seven months and 27 days of wondering where you were… we finally know."We wanted you home, we wanted answers, and more than anything, we wanted another chance to see you, hear your voice and tell you how much you are loved."But amongst all of the heartbreak, there is a tiny piece of peace in finally knowing where you are. You have never been forgotten, Rich. Not for one single day."Article continues belowRichard left his home in Paignton in his vehicle on January 4, 2024. His vehicle was found the following day in Mill Lane, Torquay, during police searches; however, there was no trace of Richard.His remains were found when police were called to a property on Mill Lane on Friday, August 7. The death is not being treated as suspicious, the force said.A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of a man reported missing in 2024 has been informed of this development. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Devon and Cornwall PoliceDevon