A significant police operation is underway at a Linwood property as the search for missing Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth continues.

A house on the corner of England Street and Hereford Street has been cordoned off by police, with specialist search teams arriving at the property.

Police have confirmed the operation is in relation to the search for the missing 21-year-old man.

“Police are currently conducting a scene examination at an address, 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.

Forensic equipment has also been seen being taken into the property by police staff.

Neighbours spoken to by Chris Lynch Media said the property was generally quiet and had been used as backpacker accommodation.

The operation follows a desperate plea from Braydon’s mother, Char Huntley, who told Chris Lynch Media earlier this week that the family was devastated by his disappearance.

The last confirmed sighting of Braydon was at a Linwood service station on 3 September.

Police previously said extensive enquiries had been carried out to find him but had been unsuccessful.

His family has serious concerns for his wellbeing.

Huntley said there had been no activity on Braydon’s phone or bank account since 3 September and his last known address was on England Street in Linwood.

“I’m so scared for him. The more hours that go by, the more my heart breaks,” she said.

“I love him and not knowing where he is at is breaking me apart.”