Search widened for missing 17-year-old in Christchurch

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6:43pm

Police are expanding the search for 17-year-old Marley Purdue, who was last seen in Scarborough on 26 September. Following the discovery of his vehicle in Sumner, search teams have been working in Nicholson Park and surrounding coastal areas. More than 70 people have assisted with the efforts.

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1. The PressThu 2 Oct 2025, 10:57am

   Search widened for missing Christchurch teen (opens in new tab)

   • Three 14-year-olds arrested after string of Christchurch burglaries (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6:39pm
2. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 12:13pm

   Families concerned for missing Christchurch people (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:03pm

   Police looking to expand search for missing 17-year-old Marley (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 6:43pm

   Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers as efforts intensify (opens in new tab)