Buried freezer found in missing man's backyard as police stay tight-lipped on the contents - after man, 58, disappeared a month ago
- Police are investigating a freezer found buried in the back yard of a missing man
- David Thornton was reported missing on March 12 but last seen February 22
- Police couldn't confirm what was in the freezer but scientific testing going ahead
A freezer found buried in the yard of a missing man is being tested by police forensics to see if it is related to his disappearance.
Ipswich man David Thornton was last seen between January and the afternoon of February 22 in the North Ipswich and Goodna areas, but wasn't reported missing until March 12.
Detective Inspector David Briese from Ipswich Crime Services said police received critical information on Friday, leading them back to the missing man's property.
A freezer found in the yard of a man missing for almost a month is being tested by police forensics to see if it is related to his disappearance
Ipswich man David Thornton (pictured) was last seen in the North Ipswich and Goodna areas but wasn't reported missing until March 12
An extensive search of his home and yard uncovered a freezer buried at the rear of the property, prompting officers to set up a crime scene.
Det Insp Briese said police could not confirm what officers found inside the freezer but did say homicide detectives had been brought in and grave concerns were held for the wellbeing of Mr Thornton.
'It’s hard, I can’t give you any details on that yet, and we are waiting on scientific to arrive,' he said.
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'For now we have got to a certain point where we have stopped the dig and are waiting for scientific to arrive.'
Det Insp Briese said the tip-off they received on Friday pointed them back to the property and a particular area of the yard to dig.
'In particular the reason for going back today because of information received yesterday but obviously we are dealing with a missing person so we are looking for any evidence in that area that may assist us in locating him,' he said.
Det Insp Briese said police could not confirm what officers found inside the freezer but did say homicide detectives had been brought in and grave concerns were held for the well being of Mr Thornton
'We are treating it as suspicious at the present time.'
Queensland Police were also unable to confirm to Daily Mail Australia what was inside the freezer, but did say it was undergoing forensic testing.
Footage shot by a 7 News helicopter showed officers surrounding the freezer.
Mr Thornton is described as white, approximately 180cm, grey/white hair, blue eyes and a grey/white beard.
Homicide and missing persons detectives have set up an investigation centre at Yamanto Police Station.
Queensland Police were also unable to confirm to Daily Mail Australia what was inside the freezer but did confirm it was undergoing forensic testing
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