Detectives launch investigation into missing Goodna man

Police investigating the suspicious disappearance of a 58-year-old man have dug up a freezer during an excavation of the man’s back yard.

Police investigating the suspicious disappearance of a 58-year-old man have located a fridge or freezer during an excavation of the man’s back yard.

Vision released by Queensland Police today showed detectives from Ipswich’s CIB and the State Homicide Squad supervising a dig at David Thornton’s property.

Police this morning announced they were launching an investigation into the Goodna man’s disappearance.

Excavation under way as police search for man missing from Goodna. Picture: QPS

They said he was last seen between the end of January and the afternoon of February 22 in the North Ipswich and Goodna areas.

Concerns are held for his safety as he has not returned home or contacted friends of family, this behaviour is out of character and he has a medical condition.

He is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm, grey/white hair, blue eyes and a grey/white beard.

Detectives have started an investigation centre at Yamanto Police Station and are appealing for anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Mr Thornton.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444.