Brandon police searching for missing teen

Owen Bedford is pictured in this supplied image. (Brandon Police Service)

The Brandon Police Service is concerned for the well-being of missing person Owen Robert Bedford.

Bedford, 18, was last seen at an establishment in the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police note he may have gotten into a taxi.

Bedford was last spotted wearing a grey hoodie with ‘Las Vegas’ written on it, light coloured ripped jeans, and beige and white Jordan 1 shoes. He is described as five-foot-seven in height, 120 pounds, with shaggy blonde hair and blue eyes.

In a statement, Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates said the service is using every available resource in its search, including help from the major crimes unit and K9 team.

He noted police confirmed which taxi company picked up Bedford. However, that lead ended when they found he was dropped off near Giant Tiger on Victoria Avenue.

“We continue to ask for the community’s continued support to help us find that next piece of the puzzle in terms of Owen’s direction of travel,” the police chief said.

“Security and doorbell camera footage is key in establishing details of which may be instrumental in this investigation.”

Bates added that evidence that establishes a direction of travel would help police in their efforts and assist in the ongoing search.

Anyone with information on Bedford’s whereabouts is asked to call the missing persons unit at 204-729-2392.