Remains found in Phoenix identified as teen last seen alive leaving job 5 months ago: “Heartbreaking end” [Video]

Human remains recently found in a remote part of a hilly Phoenix recreation area have been identified as a 16-year-old autistic boy from Peoria who was reported missing five months ago, authorities said Thursday.

Peoria police said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances related to Bradley Klose’s death.

Klose was last seen alive April 8 when he was leaving his job at a Peoria supermarket, according to police.

Klose’s family said the teen left his cellphone and wallet in his locker after work and that was unusual.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a statement that Klose was considered an “endangered juvenile due to him being on the autism spectrum” and authorities unsuccessfully searched for weeks.

CBS affiliate KPHO-TV reportedthat earlier this week, authorities responded to an “unknown trouble” call, and a witness in the area led authorities to the human remains in a remote spot of …