Man arrested after missing mother called triple-0 minutes before home invasion

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after his mother vanished from her Gold Coast home just minutes after calling police about a break in.

A man has been arrested his mother’s disappeared from her home after she called police about a violent home invasion.

Queensland Police say the 30-year-old was arrested without incident shortly before 5pm on Wednesday.

Emergency crews were called to Wendy Sleeman’s Gold Coast home at 3.30pm on Tuesday, after she reported a potential home invasion.

She had called police after noticing signs of forced entry, saying to police on the phone: “It doesn’t look like there’s anyone here”.

But 30 minutes later when police arrived on the scene, the 61-year-old was nowhere to be found.

Grave concerns are held for Wendy Sleeman who vanished after reporting a potential home invasion. Picture: Facebook

Her disappearance is being treated as high-risk.

“We have grave concerns for her safety,” Detective Superintendent Brendan Smith told reporters on Wednesday.

“There are clear signs of violence and obviously evidence of a fire.”

A Queensland Police spokeswoman told NCA NewsWire police divers are searching the lake behind Ms Sleeman’s home, and are expected to stay there till nightfall.

Divers have reportedly found items in the water, including knives, which will be examined by the police forensic unit.

Police were seen searching the park neighbouring the house on Ironbark St, Elanora for evidence on Wednesday.

Officers were looking for her 30-year-old son Jamie - who has since changed his name to Slade Murdok - as they believe he may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Investigators are combing the scene and hold grave concerns for the Gold Coast mother. Picture: Supplied

Police are urgently searching for Slade Murdok after he was allegedly spotted near the crime scene. Picture: NSW police

They believe he is driving in this blue Honda Jazz with the registration 952AT4. Picture: NSW police

Police claim she has had “ongoing issues” with her son since about 2016.

“She clearly has made efforts to try and help him and unfortunately some people have a state of mind where they won't accept help,” Detective Superintendent Smith said.

Police are still searching for the blue Honda Jazz with the Queensland registration 952AT4 he was believed to be driving.

The 61-year-old mother (c) has a history of “issues” with her son Slade Murdok (r). Picture: Facebook

Police hold grave concerns for Wendy Sleeman. Picture Supplied.JPG

Originally published as Man arrested after missing mother called triple-0 minutes before home invasion