Source: New Zealand Police
A Police operation is currently underway in Linwood, in relation to the search for missing 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth.
Police are currently conducting a scene examination at a residential property, which is believed to be Braydon’s last known address.
Staff have made extensive enquiries to date and Braydon has not been located. We are very concerned for Braydon.
Police continue to appeal for anybody with information regarding Braydon’s whereabouts to please get in contact with us.
You can report any information via 105, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz.
Please reference the file number 260918/8420.
Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/02/operation-underway-in-relation-to-missing-braydon-hepworth-linwood/