Missing person: Brendan Breen

First name: Brendan

Last name: Breen

Date of birth: 20 February, 1957

Date of disappearance: 12 April, 2012

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Height: 183cm

Build: Medium

Circumstances:

Brendan Breen is described as 183cm tall with a medium build, olive complexion, grey receding hair and blue eyes.

He was previously known by the names Brendan Green, Brian Greer and Brendan Lacombe.

The then 55-year-old was last seen in Melbourne on 12 April, 2012. Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are investigating his suspicious disappearance.

He was reported missing to police on 9 May, 2012 by his separated spouse, who he remained on good terms.

She became concerned when he cancelled dinner with her last minute via text message and then stopped answering her phone calls.

They were initially unsure whether Brendan had chosen to disappear of his own accord.

A public appeal was issued, however this did not lead to any further information about Brendan’s whereabouts.

Despite a number of enquiries over the next few years, Brendan has not been located.

In October 2018, Brendan failed to appear at his daughter’s funeral and his family believed this to be out of character as the pair were close.

The matter was reviewed and detectives now believe Brendan’s disappearance is suspicious, and he has most likely met with foul play.

His bank accounts and phone have never been accessed, and there has never been any reported sightings of Brendan.

Brendan was known to police and had previously been charged with fraud offence. He has spent several years in a correctional facility.

Over the past 14 years, police have spoken to a range of Brendan’s friends and associates in an effort to determine his whereabouts, who may be involved in his disappearance and any possible motivation for causing him harm.

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