Kevin Spencer was reported missing on Monday after he failed to report to work; his family later revealed he died by suicide. This article, Missing Chicago TV employee Kevin Spencer found dead, was first published at The Desk.

A member of the Chicago media community who was reported missing has died from apparent suicide, his family said.

Police, along with community members, are searching for a missing man from Lakeview. Kevin Spencer, 34, is missing from the 400 block of West Oakdale Avenue, according to Chicago police. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds.

Police are searching for the 34-year-old tech analyst after he was last seen at work on Friday, according to the station.

Kevin Spencer, 34, who works in NBC Chicago's IT department, was last heard from Saturday, according to family and police.

Spencer's colleagues at NBC Chicago are remembering him as a "dedicated teammate who made sure he was always there to help us 24/7 with his signature calm, kind approach."