A man has been arrested over the disappearance of Ipswich man David Thornton after a chest freezer buried in his backyard was found to contain human remains.
Police said a 24-year-old man was taken into custody in Byron Bay and will be extradited to Queensland tomorrow.
An excavator was used to unearth a chest freezer buried in Mr Thornton's Goodna backyard yesterday and police today confirmed it contained human remains.
The remains will be tested to confirm they are that of Mr Thornton.
The man arrested today is believed to have been known to Mr Thornton, who was last seen in February and reported missing by concerned family on March 22.
Neighbour Brian Nicholls told 9News he’d seen an excavator being used to bury the chest freezer two weeks ago.
Detective Inspector David Briese said it was suspicious behaviour reported by neighbours which them to excavate Mr Thornton’s backyard.
“We are treating this as suspicious at this present time. All possibilities are open,” Det Insp Briese said.
“He lived here on his own, he has family friends and relatives (who) have been assisting us in particular over the past few days.”
Anyone with information which may assist should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.