The Canadian Centre for Child Protection issued a statement on behalf of the family of a two-year-old boy whose body was found in a creek near his home on Saturday.

In the statement, the family of Chase Martens asked for privacy in the wake of the discovery of the two-year-old’s body.

“Today, the family of Chase Martens is completely devastated as they come to grips with the tragic loss of their little boy,” said a statement released by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP).

An autopsy will be performed Sunday.

Chase disappeared on Tuesday sparking a frantic search. RCMP said hundreds of volunteers searchers clocked more than 30,000 hours looking for the little boy.

Police say the creek where he was found is only about a half-kilometre from his home near Austin.

In the statement, the family also thanks the RCMP, the Manitoba Fire Commissioner, and the community volunteers who helped look for Chase.

“While they are completely heartbroken, they have been overwhelmed by the love and kindness our community has shown their family,” said the statement.

The CCCP has been helping the Martens family for much of this week.

Police say there are no obvious signs of foul play and it appears he just walked away from his home.

They say investigators will continue working to try to determine the circumstances surrounding the boy's death.

- With files from The Canadian Press

Chase Marten’s aunt, Chrisy Thomas, expressed that she was brokenhearted when she heard the news of her deceased nephew.

Thomas posted a picture on Facebook showing roses that the boy’s parents placed in the creek where his body was found.
 

������ This is where they found Chase,his parents threw Roses in the creek where he was found.. Rest In Peace Baby Boy❤️❤️

Posted by Chrisy Thomas on Saturday, March 26, 2016
 

RIP Baby Boy❤️❤️We will be taking him home to Grand Rapids,were he will be laid to rest❤️❤️Love you always Baby Chase❤️

Posted by Chrisy Thomas on Sunday, March 27, 2016