St. Petersburg Police said a body found in the Weedon Island Preserve late Friday is that of missing 17-year-old Allister Samer Nasr.Police said detectives, drones, helicopters, thermal imaging, and boats had been used for sever al days to help search Weedon Island before the body was found.According to St. Pete Police, a park ranger found some personal items and a helicopter was brought back to the area, and that's when the remains were discovered.The Pinellas County Medical Examiner is working to determine a cause of death and is currently awaiting the results of further testing. Police said there were no signs of trauma and no reason to suspect foul play.St. Pete Police had been searching in the area for Nasr, who went missing on March 1. He was last seen leaving his home on a bicycle that day. His bicycle was discovered last week, shortly before his body was found.The Nasr issued a statement Friday afternoon that read in part:"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our youngest son, Allister. He was a kind, loving, and gentle soul who never raised his voice to anyonea devoted son, brother, and grandson who brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.We are deeply grateful to the police, community, friends, his school, Johnson-Weintraub Family, and We Are The Essentials for their support during our search for him. Your kindness has meant so much to our family.As we mourn this unimaginable loss, we ask for privacy to grieve and honor Allisters memory in peace.Thank you for your understanding and compassion." ...read more read less