New CCTV released in hunt for missing Exeter man

Benjamin Kendry, 44, was reported missing on 12 July

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 17th Jul 2026
Last updated 17th Jul 2026

Officers searching for a missing man from Exeter have released new CCTV images to help locate him.

Benjamin Kendry, 44, was reported missing on 12 July and officers are extremely concerned for his welfare.

They have released new images which show Benjamin at a shop in Fore Street, Exeter, around 2pm on 12 July.

Officers believe he may have boarded a train in Exeter and may have travelled to the Torquay/Paignton area. He also has links to Bristol.

Benjamin is described as 6ft tall with short brown hair and stubble. The top of his left ear is missing. He was wearing a white T-shirt, black trousers, and black trainers.

Inspector Matt Beards said: “We are extremely concerned for Benjamin’s welfare and we are conducting extensive enquiries to try and locate him.

“These images show the clothing Benjamin was wearing when he was last seen and we hope they will help members of the public recognise him. We are asking the public to look at the images and let us know if you have seen him.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Benjamin travelling by train from Exeter, or in the Torquay and Paignton areas."

If you have seen Benjamin, or have information about where he might be, please contact us immediately on 999, quoting reference 1081 of 12 July.”

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