Detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command Cold Case Investigation Team have charged a man in relation to the alleged murder of Meaghan Louise Rose on the Sunshine Coast in 1997.
The man was arrested in New South Wales on January 2 by virtue of a Queensland arrest warrant and detectives successfully applied for his extradition from New South Wales today.
The 72-year-old man has been charged with murder and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Police continue their appeal for information and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A $500,000 reward remains on offer for information that leads to the conviction of the person, or persons, found to be responsible for Meaghan's murder.
In addition to the reward, an appropriate indemnity from prosecution will be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
