Police appeal for information after Coast mum's body found in river

Homicide detectives are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into the death of a Sunshine Coast mother-of-two in February.

Emergency services were called about 5.40am on Saturday, February 22, after a member of the public observed a body in the Brisbane River at Yeronga.

Initial investigations indicated the death was non-suspicious but after extensive investigations, including the results of a postmortem, police now believe the death of 49-year-old Crystal Beale is suspicious.

Detective Acting Inspector Rod Watts said several lines of inquiry were being examined, including collecting CCTV in the West End area on the night of Friday, February 21.

“We believe Crystal was near the Brisbane River at Orleigh Park, West End, and on Ryan Street, West End, late on Friday, February 21,” he said.

“Our investigation has centred around collecting CCTV from this area and we are now making an appeal to anyone who may have been in this area between 9.30pm on Friday February 21 and 1am the following morning and has seen Crystal or any suspicious behaviour to please come forward.

“As this is an ongoing investigation, police are limited in what details we can disclose, but we are confident people saw Crystal on the night and they have information that will assist with our inquiries. We are urging anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact police.”

Police have released a CCTV image of Crystal from the night of Friday, February 21, at a restaurant in Sunnybank.

She was wearing a long slim-fitting white dress and had a brown leather shoulder satchel across her body.

She is described as Caucasian in appearance, slim build, about 165cm tall, with long brown hair.

Anyone with information that can assist with investigations is urged to contact police. Quote this reference number: QP2500322017.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form. 

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.