Police name two brothers wanted over Caboolture alleged murder, say they’ve fled interstate

A pair of brothers wanted over the alleged murder of a Caboolture woman are believed to have crossed the border and travelled as far south as Kempsey, police say.

Police have released the names of two brothers wanted over the alleged murder of a young woman at Caboolture in December last year, revealing they have fled Queensland.

Chloe Jade “CJ” Mason, 23, was allegedly chased by two men and shot dead on Railway Parade shortly after midnight on December 22.

Police provided CPR and first aid but she was declared dead at the scene.

Brothers Codye Thomson, 29 and Kaine Thomson-Gleeson, 32, are wanted for the murder of Ms Mason, with warrant issued for their arrest.

Chloe Jade Mason was shot dead at Caboolture early on December 22.

Detective Inspector David Harbison on Friday said the brothers — who spoke to detectives after the murder — were seen in New South Wales on December 30.

The brothers were last seen in a white Commodore station wagon with Queensland registration 953 HO4.

“These men are believed to be together and are currently in hiding,” Det Insp Harbison said.

“The two male persons sought by police were located and interviewed as witnesses on that date along with a number of other witnesses.

“Those male persons were subsequently interviewed and released without charge, pending further investigations.

“At that early stage of the investigation there was simply insufficient evidence available to indicate their involvement with this homicide.”

The brothers were last seen in this white Commodore and are believed to have travelled as far south as Kempsey after stopping in Chinderah, just across the border.

Det Insp Harbison said police now had further information, leading to the murder arrest warrants, and detectives were “satisfied they had sufficient evidence” to bring the brothers before court.

He said police had also found a rifle in the street which was still undergoing forensic testing.

“The investigation has now established that the deceased was known to these male persons,” Det Insp Harbison said.

“The deceased attended a Railway Parade and an altercation occurred.

“It is alleged the deceased received a gunshot wound during that altercation and subsequently died.”

The brothers travelled through Chinderah in northern NSW on December 30 and then as far south as Kempsey, Det Insp Harbison said.

Images of the brothers released by police in the wake of the shooting.

Police believe they have travelled into NSW.

They were believed to be camping or sleeping rough, he said.

Det Insp Harbison urged the brothers to hand themselves in and urged members of the public to not approach them.

“We do consider they are dangerous,” he said.

“I would urge these wanted persons to hand themselves in to the nearest police station.

“Otherwise police will continue to hunt you, you will be found and arrested on our terms, using the appropriate use of force options available or required in the circumstances,” he said.

“We consider them dangerous, they know they’re wanted for the murder of Chloe. We fear they will go to lengths to avoid apprehension.”

Detectives from Caboolture Criminal Investigation Branch last week released CCTV from the street as they continue to appeal for further information.

Detective Inspector David Harbison speaks to media at Caboolture on Friday. Picture: Richard Walker

Several gunshots can be heard followed by police sirens. A male voice can be heard to say what sounds like “come back here”.

Detectives believe it was not a random attack and the parties involved were known to each other.

Anyone travelling along Railway Parade between 11.40pm on Saturday, December 21 to 12.15am on Sunday, December 22 is urged to come forward.

The Courier-Mail previously revealed that Ms Mason’s former partner Kane Anderson was fatally stabbed in a brawl on Australia Day, 2020.