Braydon Hepworth missing from Christchurch: Police search 21

Police in Christchurch, New Zealand, are conducting a search at a property linked to 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth, who has been missing since September 3. Authorities have expressed serious concern for his wellbeing and are appealing to the public for information.
Why it matters
Missing persons cases are critical public safety matters that rely on community cooperation and police investigation transparency.
The last confirmed sighting of Braydon Hepworth was at a service station in Linwood on September 3. Today police are searching his last known address.
Worried police are appealing for information about a 21-year-old man missing in Christchurch.
Braydon Hepworth was last seen on September 3 at a service station in the Linwood area of the city.
Officers today are conducting a scene examination at a Linwood house that’s believed to be his last known address.
“Staff have made extensive inquiries to date, and Braydon has not been located. We are very concerned for Braydon,” a police statement said.
“Police continue to appeal for anybody with information regarding Braydon’s whereabouts to please get in contact with us.
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