“We have been in communication with Pheobe’s family to inform them of this development. Naturally, it has caused them significant distress,” he mentioned.

Pheobe Bishop — a 17-year-old from Gin Gin, north of Brisbane — had not been seen or heard from since 15 May. Source: Supplied / Queensland Police

Mansfield said further testing and examination will occur, with the view of formally identifying the remains, and supporting Queensland Police’s brief of evidence to date.

Pheobe was allegedly murdered and her body moved more than once from the Good Night Scrub National Park, an hour’s drive from the airport.

In their investigation into Pheobe Bishop’s whereabouts, police have confiscated items from a national park near Gin Gin. Source: Supplied / AAP Image / Provided by Queensland Police

Police had previously searched the park, saying their investigations indicated evidence may have been moved before officers arrived.

“Coupled with snippets of information and also telecommunications data, that’s allowed us to find this location independently.”

‘We now need to come together as a community’

A candlelight vigil has been organised on Sunday where locals will pay tribute to the beloved teen.