Detectives investigating the alleged murder of 49-year-old Crystal Beale in February have released additional CCTV footage from South Brisbane as they continue to seek public assistance.
As part of Operation Xray Saba, police are urging anyone who was near the Brisbane River at Orleigh Park or on Ryan Street, West End, late on Friday, February 21, to come forward.
New CCTV footage from that night shows two people walking along Ryan Street. Police are yet to identify the two people and encourage them to come forward, they are not believed to be involved in the alleged murder.
The footage also captures multiple people riding scooters and bicycles or driving vehicles along Hill End Terrace, West End, towards Forbes Street. Investigators are appealing for these individuals to come forward as they may have information.
A number of people were fishing at the jetty near Orleigh park on the night of Friday, February 21 who may have travelled to the location in vehicles. Investigators encourage those people fishing in the area to come forward as they may have information.
Detective Acting Inspector Rod Watts urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, no matter how small.
"Investigations of this nature are complex, and every detail matters. Detectives appealing to anyone who may have been in this area between 9.30pm on Friday February 21 and 1am the following morning and saw Crystal or any suspicious behaviour.
"We believe Crystal was near the Brisbane River at Orleigh Park, West End and on Ryan Street, West End late on Friday February 21. She was wearing a long slim fitting white dress and had a brown leather shoulder satchel across her body.
"We understand that there were people fishing in the area and we are asking them to come forward and speak to police. They are in no way in trouble, we believe they may have vital information that could assist us in seeking answers for Crystal's family.
"The investigative team continues to work around the clock on this matter and appeal to the community to assist us with any information they may have, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they think it is.
Anyone with information that can assist with investigations is urged to contact police.
Previous media release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2025/03/12/homicide-investigation-brisbane/
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