The posting I noticed at WS, mentioned a MIDDLE name, and although I've been aware of Andrew CRANSWICK for quite a few days, I had NO idea that this Zimbabwean Diamond Mine Powerhouse actually bears the name, Andrew
N o e l CRANSWICK. I have NO idea if he is closely related to the Australian Cranwicks, and have no inclination to conduct genealogical research about same.
However, Andrew is very frequently in the news:
archives: googlenews.com
I remeber reading that LC wrote about being related in some way to Bishop Rupert Cranswick of Rhodesia --- and thus one of his brothers is named Rupert; IF the other brother Noel and Andrew N. Cranswick share the same 'NOEL' male ancestor, that Dr. Lachlan Michael David Cranswick is related to the CEO of one of the currently largest operating diamond mines in Zimbabwe.
So, whilst others have posited a possible kidnapping with either terrorists or rogue states responsible, it is possible that if he was abducted that there exists a ransom note somewhere.
Anything is possible with Lachlan, but I believe he simply vanished of his own accord & volition.