A body of a 24-year-old French national tourist reported missing from a hostel in Surry Hills was found in bushland at Katoomba on Wednesday.
Mathieu Petiot was reported missing on Monday, November 6 after he was seen leaving an Elizabeth Street hostel on Sunday. He later seen seen leaving Katoomba Railway Station just before 2.30pm on Monday.
Mr Petiot was carrying a dark grey and black-coloured backpack which was later located at the Echo Point lookout at Katoomba
He was found deceased in bushland at Katoomba on Wednesday, November 8 following an extensive search
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.