Investigators from Gladstone CIB and the Homicide Investigation Unit will today commence a coordinated search of the Kroombit Tops National Park following the disappearance of Robert Grayson and Derek Van Der Poel in 1993., Queensland Police say
Robert Grayson (26 at the time) was reported missing on August 8, 1994. On September 2, Derek Van Der Poel (23) was subsequently reported missing to Calliope Police. Both men were last seen alive in Gladstone in May, 1993.
Earlier this week, a 51-year-old Rosedale man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the suspected murders of Robert and Derek.
Today, the search commences under a Land Search Coordinator as well as the assistance of SES volunteers, general duties police and detectives from Gladstone CIB, and the Homicide Group.
"Our focus is on a specific area within the National Park and we will be utilising our search capabilities in addition to the use of human remains detection specialist dogs," Detective Inspector Shadlow said.
A $250,000 reward remains in place for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Robert Grayson and Derek Van Der Poel. An appropriate indemnity from prosecution will also be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.
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