Search continues for missing Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth

Police have finished a scene examination at a property in Linwood believed to be the last known address of missing 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. The property is located on the corner of Hereford and England Streets and is understood to function as a backpackers' accommodation. Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons stated that the operation to determine the circumstances of his disappearance is ongoing.

Hepworth was last seen on England Street in Linwood on 14 September. However, one report notes a last confirmed sighting at a Linwood service station on 3 September. Another report mentions a friend saw him on 14 September, with a missing person report filed on 15 September.

There are significant concerns for Hepworth's welfare because he has Type 1 diabetes and requires daily insulin injections. He is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 1.83m tall, with a slim build, blonde hair, and hazel eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black hoodie, a Monster Energy-branded beanie, over-ear headphones, and carrying a backpack.

Hepworth's mother, Char Huntley, has been appealing for information since 22 September. She noted that as of 4 August, he had a month's worth of insulin. Police have asked anyone with information to contact them via 105, quoting file number 260918/8420.

How it developed

• Tue 6 Oct, 1:52pmA report on 6 October noted that a missing teenager in Linwood has been found safe.

Where reports differ

• Reports disagree on the date of his last sighting, with some citing 3 September and others citing 14 September

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