Officers from Thames Valley Police carrying out a missing person investigation said that they have located a body in their search.
The body was discovered this morning in a lake at Whiteknights Campus at the University of Reading.
Although formal identification is yet to take place, the family of Daniel Williams has been informed of the development.
Daniel has been missing since just after midnight on Thursday, January 31.
Superintendent Stan Gilmour, Local Policing Area Commander for Reading, said: “Tragically officers searching for Daniel have located a body.
“While the identity of the person who died is yet to be established, we have informed Daniel’s family and are providing support to them.
“Please could I make an appeal to respect the privacy of Daniel’s family at what must be a deeply difficult time for them.”
The death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.