A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder after the body of a man was located at Howard today (February 12).
On the evening of February 10, a 47-year-old Toogoom man was reported missing to police.
The man was last seen leaving a Toogoom residence on February 6 at approximately 6pm.
Investigations identified that the man's vehicle had been located burnt out near Wieland Road at Pacific Haven on the morning of Tuesday, February 7.
Police subsequently launched a search operation in the area and surrounds, utilising officers, drone technology, water police and SES volunteers.
Just after 11.30am today, a body believed to be the 47-year-old man, was located near the boat ramp on Powerhouse Road at Howard.
Subsequent investigations lead police to issue a search warrant at a Pacific Haven address, where a 17-year-old male was taken into custody.
He has been charged with one count each of murder, arson and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
His bail has been refused. He will appear before Hervey Bay Childrens Court.
Investigations into the circumstances of the man's death remain ongoing.
Police appeal to anyone who may have information or dashcam footage regarding the movements a blue 2017 Nissan X-Trail bearing Queensland registration 675YVF on Torbanlea Pialba Road between 11pm and midnight on Monday February 6, to come forward.
No further information is available at this time.
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.
