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A REWARD of up to $1 million has been offered for information on the disappearance of two Bendigo teenagers 49 years ago.
Sixteen-year-old Maureen Braddy and her boyfriend Allan Whyte, 17, disappeared after leaving a YMCA dance in Mundy Street, California Gully, on Saturday, November 23, 1968.
The teenagers have never been found and in 2014 a Coronial inquest ruled they had met with foul play, and likely died on the night of the dance.
Detective Inspector Stephen Dennis believes someone in the Bendigo community holds the key to solving the investigation.
“This disappearance has been extremely devastating to both families who have never given up hope,” Inspector Dennis said.
“We are hoping that today’s $1 million announcement will encourage someone out there with crucial information or direct knowledge of this disappearance to come forward.”
The reward of up to $1 million will be paid at the discretion of the Victoria Police Chief Commissioner for information leading to apprehension and conviction of the person or people responsible for the abduction and murder.
In appropriate cases the Director of Public Prosecutions may grant immunity from prosecution to any person who provides information on the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
Any payment of a reward will be subject to the applicant signing a deed of confidentiality.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.