BRISBANE, QLD. — Victorian detectives from the Missing Persons Squad travelled to Queensland and arrested a 42-year-old man as part of their investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen this morning.
He has been interviewed and released pending further enquiries.
The arrest forms part of the investigation into the disappearance of 55-year-old Brendan, who was last seen in Melbourne on April 12, 2012.
He was then reported missing to police on May 9, 2012, by his separated spouse, with whom 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 also issued, but this did not lead to any further information about Brendan’s whereabouts.
Despite several enquiries over the next few years, Brendan could not be located.
In October 2018, Brendan failed to appear at his daughter’s funeral.
His family believed this to be out of character as the pair were close.
The matter was reviewed. 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 have never been any reported sightings of Brendan.
Brendan was known to the police and had previously been charged with fraud offences, spending several years in jail.
Over the past 14 years, police have spoken to a range of Brendan’s friends and associates in an effort to try and determine his whereabouts, who may be involved in his disappearance and any possible motivation for causing him harm.
Brendan is described as 183cm tall with a medium build, olive complexion, grey receding hair and blue eyes.
He was also previously known by the names Brendan Green, Brian Greer and Brendan Lacombe.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
