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The Australian
4 days ago
- General
- The Australian
Pheobe Bishop's mum makes sad plea for missing Bundaberg teen
The mother of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop has made a devastating plea, as she grapples with the possibility her daughter will never come home. In a video statement shared by police on Saturday, Pheobe's mum Kylie Johnson said she was enduring 'a pain no person or family should have to experience'. 'Pheobe was a beautiful, loving and kind person, and every day not knowing where she has been is devastating for us,' she said. Pheobe was last seen travelling towards Bundaberg airport on May 15, where she was scheduled to fly to Brisbane in the first leg of a trip to WA to see her boyfriend. However, she failed to board the plane and has not been seen since. The mother of Pheobe Bishop, who was last seen on May 15, has made an emotional plea for information on the whereabouts of her daughter. Picture: QLD Police 'I still hold hope that Pheobe will come home, but I have to consider the possibility that she also won't,' Ms Johnson said. 'If the worst case scenario has happened, I at least need to know where she's resting. 'I need to know where Pheobe is. 'My daughter wouldn't just disappear. Someone knows something, and as a mum I'm asking you to come forward with information.' Police launched a search of the Good Night Scrub National Park on May 23, and expanded the operation after they found evidence may have been moved from the area prior to their arrival. Some items of interest were found before the search was suspended on Wednesday after five days. Pheobe was last seen on May 15. Picture Supplied She was expected to board a flight from Bundaberg Airport., but never made it. Pheobe's flatmates, Tanika Bromley and her partner James Wood, told detectives they drove Pheobe to Bundaberg Airport in a grey Hyundai ix35 for her 8.30am flight; however, police believe the teenager never reached the airport as she failed to check-in. Ms Bromley and Mr Wood have since been charged with unrelated offences after the Hyundai was seized by police and their house was declared a crime scene. During the search of the Hyundai, police allegedly uncovered a stash of weapons, including a shortened firearm, two replica handguns and ammunition. James Wood was living with Pheobe at a home in Gin Gin at the time of her disappearance. Tanika Bromley (pictured) also lived at the Gin Gin address with her partner James Wood. Ms Bromley now faces charges including possessing or acquiring restricted items, unlawful possession of weapons, and two counts of failing to hold the required authority to possess explosives. Mr Wood, 34, was also charged with one count each of unlawful possession of weapons and unauthorised possession of explosives, and was issued with a notice to appear a Bundaberg Magistrates Court on June 13. Authorities have confirmed there is no indication the weapons charges are linked to the missing person case. No-one has been charged in connection to the teenager's disappearance. More to come. Hannah Moore Chief of staff, NCA NewsWire Hannah Moore is NCA NewsWire's chief of staff. She was previously the morning news editor at When she's not reading or talking about the news, Hannah is looking for another coffee. @hannahrlmoore Hannah Moore
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Perth Now
‘People don't vanish': Update on missing teen
Police have issued a fresh plea for public assistance, a week on from the last known sighting of Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop. Phoebe Bishop, 17, was last seen at Airport Dr in Bundaberg around 8.30am on May 15. She did not check-in for a booked flight and has not been seen or heard from since. Her disappearance is being treated as suspicious. Queensland Police appeal for public assistance to locate Pheobe Bishop, who disappeared without a trace while scheduled to board a flight. Facebook Credit: Supplied Police on Thursday revealed that no one is currently in custody in relation to the disappearance the teenager. A Gin Gin property where Ms Bishop had been living with two other people was remains an active crime scene, as well as a seized grey Hyundai ix35. Police are appealing to the public for footage of a grey Hyundai ix35 with Queensland registration 414EW3 to aid their investigation. QLD Police Credit: Supplied Police are also appealing to the public for dashcam and CCTV footage of the grey Hyundai ix35 with Queensland registration 414EW3 near the Airport Drive and Samuels Road area in Bundaberg and also the Gin Gin area on May 15. Detective Acting Inspector Ryan Thompson said public information will be vital to forwarding this investigation. 'You may have the small piece of information that leads us to finding Pheobe,' he said. 'People don't vanish – someone knows something and we're urging anyone with information to contact police immediately.' Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop (pictured). Credit: Supplied Act. Insp Thompson said police were told Ms Bishop was dropped off at the airport by 'associates'. 'We're still working together to piece together her movements on that day,' he said. Acting Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy said police hold 'real concerns' for Ms Bishop's welfare and also pleaded for anyone with information to come forward. 'We've got real concerns, Ms Bishop's been now missing for seven days and we'll now treat her as a missing person [that is] suspicious,' Act. Commissioner Chelepy said on the 4BC Breakfast Show. Pheobe's mother, Kylie Johnson, has issued multiple appeals for help on Facebook. Facebook Credit: Supplied 'If any of the public have seen that vehicle and its movement or seen Pheobe in that time, we really do urgently need them to contact Crimestoppers or Policelink today.' Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson, who has been pleading for public assistance since her daughter first disappeared, wrote a heartfelt message to the missing teenager on Thursday. 'Phee is still missing our heartache and pain is raw and real,' she wrote on Facebook. 'We as a family are trying to hang onto the light of life that is our Free Spirited Gypsy Soul Phee Phee. 'Phee we need you home, we need to hear your sassy voice and feel your hugs.'
