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Police appeal for information on missing 21-year-old Christchurch man

NZ HeraldStuffThe PressWednesday 23 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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Police and family are concerned for the welfare of Braydon Hepworth, who has not been seen or heard from since 14 September. The 21-year-old was last seen on England Street in Linwood. Authorities are now appealing for any information regarding his whereabouts.

Key facts

4 facts
  • Missing person: Braydon Hepworth, 21NZ HeraldStuffThe Press
  • Last seen: September 14, England St, LinwoodNZ HeraldStuffThe Press
  • Police file number: 260918/8420StuffThe Press
  • Contact method: Call 105StuffThe Press

The full story

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Police and family are concerned for the welfare of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. He has not been seen or heard from since September 14.StuffThe Press

Hepworth was last seen on England St in the Linwood suburb of Christchurch. This location is in east Christchurch.NZ HeraldStuffThe Press

“Police and Braydon’s family have concerns for his welfare and would like to see him return home,” a police spokesperson said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105, quoting file number 260918/8420.StuffThe Press

Where reports differ

  • One report describes the time since he was last seen as almost 10 days ago.The Press

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, Stuff and The Press.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 23 Sep, 9:36am · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 24 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Braydon Hepworth missing from Christchurch: Police appeal for information (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    ‘Have you seen Braydon?’ Concern for 21-year-old missing for more than a week (opens in new tab)

  3. The PressThe Press

    Police concerned for welfare of missing 21-year-old last seen almost 10 days ago (opens in new tab)

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