MORGAN HILL — A body found Wednesday night on the banks of Anderson Lake was identified Thursday as that of Marissa DiNapoli, an 18-year-old Morgan Hill woman reported missing earlier this week, according to authorities.

The Santa Clara County medical examiner-coroner’s office confirmed DiNapoli’s identity Thursday.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Marissa,” DiNapoli’s family said in a statement sent by police, “and at this time, our family kindly asks for privacy as we grieve and navigate this difficult journey.”

Martin Mendoza has been named as a person of interest in the case, according to authorities. Police have not specified anything else about why Mendoza might be connected to the case.

DiNapoli’s family reported her missing Monday. On Saturday, she told family members she was planning to spend the night with a friend, but she did not return home the next day or respond to calls, the Morgan Hill Police Department said Wednesday.

DiNapoli was last seen around 9:45 a.m. Sunday with Mendoza, according to police.

The two were spotted leaving a home on Trail Drive, just outside the city limits of Morgan Hill.

DiNapoli’s car, a black 2012 Ford Mustang convertible, was found in the same area.

Mendoza was not cooperative with the Police Department’s initial investigation, police said.

Detectives are searching for Mendoza and asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact his or her local law enforcement agency immediately.

He is believed to be driving a white Toyota Camry with a license plate of CW87W00 or 9PTM351.

More than 30 investigators have worked on the case since DiNapoli was reported missing, according to police.

“This is not the outcome any of us wanted and we are heartbroken by this news,” police said in an update on the case. “Marissa was a vibrant member of our Morgan Hill community, with a bright future ahead of her.”

DiNapoli’s family asked that no GoFundMe accounts or donation pages be created.

“If you wish to show support, please do so through your prayers, kind words and cherished memories,” the family said.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Kyle Tolentino at kyle.tolentino@morganhill.ca.gov or 669-253-4962, or the anonymous tip line at 800-222-8477.