Renewed Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Central Coast

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the hiking group and missing person is on the Brisbane Water PD social media page.

Detectives have renewed their appeal for information and wish to speak with a group of hikers who might have seen a man missing from the Central Coast.

Brandyn Pahr, aged 18, was last seen in Strand Avenue, Narara about 9pm on Thursday 14 August 2025.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Brandyn's welfare.

Brandyn is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 165cm tall, medium build with long brown hair and brown eyes.

Further inquiries reveal that Brandyn was seen at Cabramatta Train Station about 5.30am on Friday 15 August 2025.

He was last seen wearing a green hoodie, with grey trackpants, sneakers, a beanie, and a grey and light blue backpack.

Following further inquiries, detectives have released CCTV of a group of hikers who might have seen Brandyn after he was reported missing.

The group exited a train at Wondabyne Train Station on Sunday 17 August 2025 before walking towards the Great North Walk about 10.07am.

The group might have information that could help detectives locate Brandyn.

Members of the hiking group are urged to contact Gosford Detectives on (02) 4323 5435 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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