Police search Linwood property for missing Christchurch man

Police are conducting a scene examination at a property on the corner of England and Hereford streets in Linwood. The house, which has a teal blue roof and multiple caravans in the back garden, is believed to be the last known address of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. Specialist search teams have been seen at the scene and a blue police tent has been set up among the caravans.

Hepworth has not been seen or heard from since mid-September. A police spokesperson stated, "Staff have made extensive inquiries to date, and Braydon has not been located". Police expressed that they are "very concerned for Braydon".

The missing man's mother, Char Huntley, said he is a type 1 diabetic who relies on insulin. She noted that he has missed hospital appointments and his social media has been inactive.

Anyone with information regarding Hepworth's whereabouts is asked to contact police via 105 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting file number 260918/8420.

Where reports differ

• Reports disagree on the date of Hepworth's last confirmed sighting, with one stating September 3 at a service station and others stating September 14 on England Street

Compiled from reports by Stuff, The Press, 1News, RNZ and NZ Herald.