Five chilling clues in the hunt for missing TV presenter Jesse Baird, from ‘celeb-obsessed’ ex-cop to mysterious van on CCTV
A frantic hunt for a missing TV presenter and his partner continues in Australia as police desperately search for clues that could help solve the case.
Former Australian TV presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and his friend Luke Davies, 29, were last seen in Paddingtona suburb of Sydneyon Monday.
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Police now fear for both men as their families cannot reach them.
Baird’s phone was last active Tuesday evening when text messages were sent to his friends, police confirmed.
Davies has not been to work since Monday and his family have not spoken to him since.
Chief Inspector Jodi Radmore said: ‘There has been an incident of some sort which most likely occurred at the Paddington address which has given us significant concern about one of the incidents, possibly both.
‘The investigation is in a very early phase. We are still processing the Paddington address. All lines of inquiry are open.’
CCTV
The last sighting of the pair was captured on a security camera near the TV star’s home in Paddington, Sydney, on Monday.
CCTV shows Baird and Davies near his home in Paddington – with a white van also seen in the footage being investigated by police.
The pair can be seen walking towards the back of the terrace house, but have not been seen or heard from since.
‘VERBAL ARGUMENTS’
from Baird neighbors heard arguments early Monday morning but did not report it until police began investigating the scene two days later.
Residents living near Baird’s rented property said they heard screaming from the house.
Police had only learned of the “verbal altercation” on Wednesday when they began questioning police neighbors for any instructions.
Chief Inspector Jodi Radmore said: “Witnesses reported a verbal altercation but no report was made to police at the time.
“It wasn’t until the police investigated that they reported it.”
BLOODY CLOTHING
Police found blood-covered clothing belonging to Davies and Baird on a Wednesday morning.
At this stage it is unknown who the blood belongs to.
But a phone, keys and credit cards were discovered in the dumpster 18 miles from Baird’s home.
The watch and £4,000 wallet were also found among the bloodied belongings.
The couple’s bank accounts have not been used since the weekend.
BLOOD IN THE APARTMENT
Detectives are treating the couple’s disappearance as suspicious because both men were not present at their homes.
Davies’ home in Waterloo was found to be empty, while police discovered pools of blood in Baird’s apartment.
Upon entering Baird’s property, the officers immediately established a crime scene.
Police searched Baird’s home in Paddington and found a “large amount of blood” and bloodstained furniture.
There were also “signs of a struggle” as furniture had been moved.
The amount of blood led officers to believe that at least one of the men had suffered “a significant injury.”
The forensic experts searched the crime scene today.
It is said that blood had seeped through the floorboards and attempts had been made to clean them.
Police were seen taking furniture from the house, including a cupboard that appeared to have bloodstains on it.
Three cars belonging to the men were also seized.
‘STALKER’ EX
The police now believe in it A third person is said to be involved in the case after speaking with the families on Thursday.
Beau Lamarre, the current police officer, was named as a person of interest in the case after investigators learned he once had a relationship with Baird.
The relatives told police that their break was ‘bitter’.
The TV star feared he was being stalked, his friends claim.
An unnamed friend told the Daily Telegraph: ‘I’m so scared for his well-being.
“He used the word stalker.”
The detectives want to speak to the officer, but cannot find him.
His phone was reportedly turned off on Thursday evening Daily email.
It is understood that Lamarre went on sick leave this week.
The police statement said: “Following inquiries, detectives are investigating a line of inquiry where a third person may be able to assist with the investigation.
“Police are currently trying to locate him.
“Detectives will continue to look at all past relationships and associations.”
Lamarre has been in the spotlight before, known for taking selfies with famous faces like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus And Kim Kardashian.
Recently, the celebrity hunter was spotted following the car Kourtney Kardashian to grab one get it with her and Travis Barker.
The public is being urged to contact police if they have any information about the men’s disappearance.
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