The reward will be paid for information or evidence that leads to Richard Hinkley's location or the identity of anyone responsible for his disappearance. Photo: Supplied / Police
A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information about a Christchurch man who disappeared seven years ago.
Richard Hinkley was last seen at his home address in Madras Street in Edgeware on Christmas Day in 2015.
He spoke to a family member about 7.30am and has not been seen or heard from since.
Police said they feared circumstances of his disappearance were suspicious because it was out of character and his body was never found.
Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said his family deserved closure.
"Police have made extensive enquiries into the disappearance of Richard Hinkley but have been unable to provide his family with any definitive answer to what happened to him," he said.
"We have to keep an open mind, however, it is extremely odd that Richard has just disappeared.
"He has not made contact with anyone in the past six years, his bank accounts haven't been touched.
"Someone out there either recognises this man or knows where he is, and our aim is to give his family the closure they deserve after such a long time."
The reward will be paid for information or evidence that leads to his location or the identity of anyone responsible for his disappearance.
The offer will remain in place until 31 January, 2023.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 105 and quote 160210/8867, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
