BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (THECOUNT) — A body found in a waterway in Baltimore County Thursday has been identified as missing Maryland woman, Tara Savannah Payne.

Payne, 26, went missing sometime early Tuesday morning after a night out with friends.

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The discovery of the body was made in the water near the 1200 block of Dockside Circle near the Lighthouse Canton Thursday afternoon.

Payne ws celebrating her birthday with a group of friends Monday night when she was reported missing early Tuesday morning. She was last seen along O’Donnell Street in Canton Square.

A cause of death was not provided by officials.

Anyone with possible information on the case is urged to contact the Southeast District’s Missing Person Unit at 410-396-2422 or simply dial 911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You can also submit an online text tip by visiting the Metro Crime Stoppers website.

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