BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) -- An 81-year-old Parkville man who was reported missing Wednesday night was found dead in a nearby wooded area, Baltimore County police said Thursday afternoon.

David Albert Reeves had been reported missing from the Oak Crest Senior Living Community in Parkville after security staff searched the facility and couldn't find him.

Police began searching for him Wednesday night, bringing in an aviation unit and two bloodhounds to scour the immediate area.

Around 9 a.m. Thursday, police said officials found Reeves in a ravine in the woods near the end of Woodcove Court.

Further details were not immediately available, but Erickson Living, the developer and manager of Reeves' living community, released a statement on his death, saying they had been working to find him with the help of Baltimore police and the community.

"We are deeply saddened about the passing of resident David Reeves, who was an independent living resident at the community for nearly four years. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Mr. Reeves during this difficult time. Since yesterday, the community worked tirelessly and in partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department in its extensive search efforts.  Any further questions regarding this incident should be directed to the police department's public information office."

This story is developing.