JUST IN: Four children, who were taken from a property in central Queensland, allegedly by a man known to them, have been found safe. MegESydes 9News MORE:
The children, all aged under ten, were taken from a property at The Leap, north of Mackay about 11.30am yesterday.
Police are continuing to appeal for information to locate the man they believe took them, 28-year-old Joshua Carter.The children were taken from a property at The Leap, north of Mackay around 11.30am yesterday."It is paramount for us that we return them safely and we find them and locate them as soon as possible," he said.
"We are concerned obviously for the welfare of the children and we'd like to locate them as soon as possible and return them home." Police claim 28-year-old Joshua Carter, of The Leap, was seen taking the children away from a Maraju Yakapari Road address in a white 2005 Nissan Patrol 4WD bearing Queensland Registration 063BC9. The vehicle was last seen heading toward the Bruce Highway, Mackay.Arctic warming four times faster than rest of planet, research showsHe has a shaved head, a full bushy beard, and multiple face and body tattoos including Joker-themed facial tattoos.
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