A desperate search is underway to find an ex-Channel Ten presenter and his partner after their bloodstained clothes were found dumped in a skip and police declared the TV star’s blood-splattered home a crime scene.
Former Ten red carpet reporter Jesse Baird and his Qantas flight attendant boyfriend Luke Davies are missing from the TV producer’s Paddington home in Sydney’s east.
Mr Davies, 29, was reported missing by his family on Tuesday after he was last believed to be in Paddington on Monday when Mr Baird has also vanished.
The manhunt was launched after a pile of the couple’s bloodied clothes was found in a large skip bin in the centre of Cronulla in Sydney’s south around 11am on Wednesday.
Police then raced to Baird’s Paddington home 30km away where they are believed to have found a ‘large amount of blood’, including bloodstained furniture.
Former Ten red carpet reporter Jesse Baird (right) and Qantas flight attendant boyfriend Luke Davies (left) have been reported missing from their Paddington home in Sydney ‘s east
Detectives are said to be seeking Jesse Baird (centre) to find out if he can shed any more light on where his partner might be
The manhunt was launched a pile of the couple’s bloodied clothes were found 30km away in a large skip bin behind Club Cronulla, in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire around 11am on Wednesday
Detectives are said to be seeking Mr Baird to find out if he can shed light on where his partner might be after Mr Davies’ home in Waterloo was also found to be empty.
All attempts to trace either of them have been unsuccessful, and police now fear the disappearance may be suspicious.
Police say they have ‘grave concerns’ for Mr Davies and issued an urgent appeal for anyone with any information to come forward.
Mr Davies last updated his social media five days ago with a series of photographs on Instagram of himself in the mountains around Vancouver in Canada.
Three days ago, Mr Baird posted pictures of the pair of them together from when they attended Pink’s concert in Sydney two weeks ago.
After three years with the show, Mr Baird left his producer/presenter role with Studio Ten in January when it was axed by the network late last year.
He had previously worked as a producer/presenter with Ten’s Totally Wild! show for four years as well as a seven-month stint hosting Gamify! for the network in 2019.
Jesse Baird posted pictures three days ago of the pair together from when they attended Pink’s concert in Sydney two weeks ago (pictured)
Jesse Baird (pictured) was last seen on Monday night while Mr Davies was reported missing by his family on Tuesday
Police have launched an intense investigation in the neighbourhood around the home on Brown St, Paddington, (pictured) with neighbours quizzed for any possible clues
Police have launched an intense investigation in the neighbourhood around the home on Brown St, Paddington, with neighbours quizzed for any possible clues.
Forensic experts combed through the home overnight after the alarm was first raised around 1pm on Wednesday.
A local resident told Daily Mail Australia police had pulled furniture out of the house and onto the street on Wednesday night as they scoured the scene.
‘There were some bookshelf- type things and they were roped off,’ she said.
‘There wasn’t any soft furnishings (beds or couches) and I don’t know what they were doing with them.’
Police are holding a press conference at 3.15pm but issued a statement appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Forensic experts combed through the home overnight after the alarm was first raised around 1pm on Wednesday
Police said they then immediately set up a crime scene after a ‘large amount of blood’ is believed to have been found, including bloodstained furniture
Locals said police were seen taking out furniture and rolled carpet from the house yesterday
‘Possessions belonging to 29-year-old Luke Davies and another man were found just after 11am yesterday in a skip-bin on Wilbar Avenue, Cronulla,’ said police.
‘Following inquiries, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended a home in Brown Street, Paddington, about 1pm yesterday.
‘After entering the property, officers immediately established a crime scene.
‘Police then attended Luke’s home in Waterloo, but he has not been located and his disappearance is being treated as suspicious.’
The statement added: ‘Investigators are now trying to determine the location of a 26-year-old man, who they believe can assist with inquiries.
‘Information indicates Luke was in Paddington on Monday. He has not been seen since, his family have been unable to contact him and he has not been at work.
‘Luke is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm-175cm tall with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes. It’s not known what he was wearing at the time.
‘Police are appealing for anyone with information about Luke’s whereabouts – or who may have information relevant to the investigation – to contact Waverley Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.’
More to come.
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