
Brian Edward Cairney
Brian Edward Cairney, a 31-year-old male, was last seen on 17 Jun 2010 in South Australia. Described as having 175cm tall, solid build, blonde hair, blue eyes. Brian Cairney, aged 31 years, resided with his mother at Carey Street, Salisbury. On the evening of Thursday 17 June 2010, Brian was at the Elizabeth Shopping Centre waiting to catch a bus home when he struck up a conversation with a man and woman.
Brian Edward Cairney, a male aged 31, was last seen on 17 Jun 2010 in South Australia. This case remains unsolved and the investigation is ongoing.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Gender: Male. Current age (if alive): 46. Height: 175cm. Build: Solid. Hair: Blonde. Eyes: Blue. Complexion: Fair.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES '"Scotland" on his right ankle.
CIRCUMSTANCES Brian Cairney, aged 31 years, resided with his mother at Carey Street, Salisbury.On the evening of Thursday 17 June 2010, Brian was at the Elizabeth Shopping Centre waiting to catch a bus home when he struck up a conversation with a man and woman. They all caught the bus together and swapped phone numbers, he arranged to see them both later that night.At about 10pm that night, Brian told his mother he was catching the bus to go and visit these friends. He was mildly affected by alcohol when he left the unit.He did not catch the bus and has not been seen since. There has been no activity on his bank accounts, mobile phone or Medicare card.At the time of his disappearance, Brian was on parole after recently being released from prison. It is not known if his criminal associations played any role in his disappearance.Police suspect he has been murdered.If you have information that may assist police please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
SOURCE Information sourced from the Australian Federal Police National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (missingpersons.gov.au). Original profile: https://www.missingpersons.gov.au/search/sa/brian-edward-cairney
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Brian Cairney, aged 31 years, resided with his mother at Carey Street, Salisbury. On the evening of Thursday 17 June 2010, Brian was at the Elizabeth Shopping Centre waiting to catch a bus home when he struck up a conversation with a man and woman.
Brian Edward Cairney last seen
Brian Edward Cairney was last seen on this date. The circumstances of his disappearance remain under investigation.
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Brian Edward Cairney was reported missing to police. An investigation was launched to determine his whereabouts.
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Authorities issued a public appeal for anyone with information about Brian Edward Cairney's disappearance to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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