Braden Pontoli, a music artist based in California, has been reported missing since Tuesday, September 8. His partner, Tommy Lei, has taken to social media to issue an urgent appeal for assistance in locating him. Details surrounding Pontoli’s disappearance remain unclear, and concerns for his well-being are growing among fans and the music community.
He was in Santa Monica for an in-person interview on Tuesday, 9/8 at around 10am. Braden is currently missing and have been since 10am of Tuesday, 9/8, near or around the WeWork in Santa Monica, for an in-person interview. He left our house, fully dressed, at approximately 8:24am in Pasadena.
“Hi Santa Monican, please help me find my partner, Braden Pontoli. A police and missing person’s report has been filed. We have not heard from him since – this is not typical behavior for him. If you’ve seen him anywhere in Santa Monica and nearby neighborhoods, please message me. Any tip is appreciated. Thank you,” Lei wrote . Several people shared experiences about Pontoli and urged others to help find the missing music artist. Pontoli’s partner, Lei, had initially written “Hi friends, we need your help. I never thought I’d have to write or share a post this like this. When he arrived safely in Santa Monica, he texted me and reassured me he had made it safely. Hours then passed and I didn’t hear from him. This is not typical of Braden’s behavior at all. His family and I just want him to come back home safely. If you’ve seen him or heard from him recently, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We love him so much and so dearly. My heart is breaking. Please help.”
