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

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.

Details

The then 55-year-old was last seen in Melbourne on 12 April, 2012.

On 9 May 2012, Brendan's separated spouse, who was on good terms with, reported him missing to Police.

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.

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.

Detectives reviewed the matter, and believe that Brendan's disappearance is suspicious, and he has 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 spent several years in a correctional facility.

Despite many enquiries over the years, Brendan has not been located.

Continued investigation

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad continue to investigate Brendan's suspicious disappearance.

In April 2026, detectives arrested and charged a 72-year-old man from Colac with Brendan's murder.

Brendan's remains are yet to be located.