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Jesse Baird and Luke Davies missing: Bombshell as man, 29, hands himself over to NSW Police in Bondi after white van manhunt and phone dispute

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The officer in the middle of a manhunt for two missing men has handed himself over to detectives and been arrested after Daily Mail Australia revealed his phone had been switched back on.

Officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, 28, was wanted for questioning by police after his ex-boyfriend, former Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies, 29, disappeared from Paddington, in Sydney’s east, on Monday evening .

Police are extremely concerned for the couple’s safety after a significant amount of blood was discovered at Baird’s Paddington mansion. Their belongings were dumped in a skip in Cronulla just after 11am on Wednesday.

Lamarre-Condon disappeared in the aftermath of the two men’s disappearance after telling his bosses he was going on sick leave and turning off his phone.

On Friday morning, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Lamarre-Condon’s phone showed signs of life after being turned off for hours.

Police revealed the officer reported to police at Bondi police station shortly after 10.30am on Friday.

A spokesperson added: ‘The man will be taken to Waverley Police Station where inquiries will continue.’

Police later confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that he had been arrested, but the hunt continues for a missing white van seen outside Mr Baird’s home.

Detectives have urged anyone who sees the white Toyota HiAce with NSW registration CW82PM to contact them immediately.

Officer Beau Lamarre-Condon (pictured) was wanted for questioning by police after his ex-boyfriend, ex-Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies disappeared

Former Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird, 26, (left) and Baird's new partner Luke Davies, 29, (right) disappeared from Paddington, in Sydney's east, on Monday evening

Former Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird, 26, (left) and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies, 29, (right) disappeared from Paddington, in Sydney’s east, on Monday evening

Police are looking for a white van (photo) which they believe was driven by Mr Lamarre.  It was captured on CCTV (pictured) as they drove past the couple in Paddington on Monday evening

Police are looking for a white van (photo) that they believe was driven by Mr Lamarre. It was captured on CCTV (pictured) as they drove past the couple in Paddington on Monday evening

Lamarre-Condon's WhatsApp showed messages were 'last seen at 9:55am today'

Lamarre-Condon’s WhatsApp showed messages were ‘last seen at 9:55am today’

When Daily Mail Australia tried to contact Lamarre-Condon at 8am, the phone was switched off.

However, the phone was later turned back on and went off when called, with WhatsApp showing it was last active on the platform at 9.55am on Friday.

A further indication that his phone is in use: text messages sent last night were not received as iMessages. There were separate reports on Friday morning.

It comes as NSW Police launched a citywide search for a white van believed to be driving the celebrity hunter.

Police raided the Lamarre-Condon family home in Balmain late last night.

At the property in Balmain, in Sydney’s west, family members admitted they were “stressed” on Friday but declined to comment further.

Jesse Baird and Luke Davies are pictured.  The police seriously fear for their safety

Jesse Baird and Luke Davies are pictured. The police seriously fear for their safety

Before becoming a police officer, Lamarre-Condon was a famous blogger, infamous for taking selfies with stars like Jessica Hart (pictured)

Before becoming a police officer, Lamarre-Condon was a famous blogger, infamous for taking selfies with stars like Jessica Hart (pictured)

His social media accounts, which feature photos of Beau Lamarre-Condon with celebrities including Taylor Swift (pictured), have all been deactivated

His social media accounts, which feature photos of Beau Lamarre-Condon with celebrities including Taylor Swift (pictured), have all been deactivated

Mr Baird and Mr Davies went missing from the TV producer’s $3 million rental home in Paddington on Monday.

Mr Davies, 29, was with Mr Baird, 26, but the pair then disappeared and Mr Davies’ family were unable to contact him.

CCTV footage from the couple’s last known whereabouts shows them entering Mr Baird’s home late on Monday evening.

The men were captured wandering outside before heading to the back of the terrace. A white van is then seen nearby.

Neither has been seen since, but Mr Baird’s phone appeared to have last been active on WhatsApp on Tuesday evening.

Police late Thursday night raided a Balmain home linked to Lamarre-Condon's family, where they seized a

Police late Thursday night raided a Balmain home linked to Lamarre-Condon’s family, where they seized a “number of items.”

Last week, Lamarre-Condon was still taking selfies with stars, including this selfie with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

Last week, Lamarre-Condon was still taking selfies with stars, including this selfie with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

A manhunt was launched after a pile of the couple’s bloodied clothes were found in a large rubbish bin in the center of Cronulla in Sydney’s south about 11am on Wednesday.

Police then rushed to Mr Baird’s home in Paddington, where they found a ‘large amount of blood’ and bloodstained furniture.

“Following an investigation, detectives are investigating a line of inquiry in which a third person may be able to assist with the investigation,” the police statement said on Thursday evening.

“Investigators will continue to look at all past relationships and associations.”

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