Detectives from Caboolture Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and the Homicide Unit have charged a 47-year-old man with murder, in relation to the death of a 51-year-old woman at Bongaree.
Police attended a Melia Street address at approximately 9pm on February 16 to conduct a welfare check, locating a 51-year-old woman unresponsive.
The property was declared a crime scene, and Operation Victor Alfredo established to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police located a 47-year-old man at South Caboolture on the morning of February 17, and he has been assisting police with enquiries.
It will be alleged the man and woman were known to each other.
Following extensive investigations, the 47-year-old Caboolture man has been charged with murder (domestic violence), enter dwelling with intent, robbery and contravening an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.
His bail has been refused and he is expected to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court tomorrow (February 22).
Police continue to appeal for anyone with information which may assist investigations, including anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of a white 200 Isuzu NKR 200 truck with QLD registration 170ZBA, to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
Quote this reference number: QP2300282267
Earlier media releases:
Update 1: Homicide investigation, Bongaree
