Police are hunting for a man in relation to the mysterious death of a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Meaghan Louise Rose’s body was found at the base of the Point Cartwright cliffs in Mooloolaba in 1997.
Her car, which was filled with personal items, was found at the top of the cliff, with police initially finding her death was non-suspicious.
However, recent information which came forward after the offer of a $500,000 reward suggested Ms Rose was murdered.
Queensland Police said new information had revealed “suspicious circumstances, including a life insurance policy which was taken out prior to her death”.
A warrant has now been issued for Ms Rose’s de facto partner – 70-year-old Keith Lees.
Homicide detectives re-examining the case attended a Victorian address in June to speak to Keith, however his car was found abandoned the following day in Portland.
He allegedly provided a false name to police when he was stopped in Point Fairy later that day.
Queensland Police, assisted by Victoria Police, identified Mr Lees in CCTV footage where he was seen buying new clothes at the Waurn Ponds shopping centre on June 27.
He was then sighted leaving Shepparton Train station.
Police believe he may be looking for casual work in the area, but could be in Victoria or Queensland.
Members of the public who may have seen him are urged to contact police via Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000), or dial triple-0 for urgent information.
A $500,000 cash reward is still active for the person who gives information leading to the apprehension and conviction in the case.