PHONE CALL AND SIGNS OF STRUGGLE

WENDY Sleeman was on the phone to police when she realised someone had broken into her home but it still took about half an hour for officers to arrive at the property, it has been revealed.

When police did arrive a blue Honda Jazz sped off as they rushed to check the Elanora home about 3.30pm on Tuesday, police say.

Police are still searching for Ms Sleeman, 61, after she disappeared from her home.

There were signs of a struggle at the Ironbark St address with police spending the past two days going through forensic evidence.

They allege Ms Sleeman was kidnapped by her son, 30-year-old Slade Murdok, formerly known as Jamie Sleeman.

Murdok has been charged with multiple offences and was on Thursday refused bail.

Police are still looking for Ms Sleeman and hold grave fears for her safety.

Queensland Police South Eastern Region Regional Crime Co-ordinator Detective Superintendent Brendan Smith said: “If she is still alive, she needs help now.

“If you know something, come forward.”

The last time the blue Honda Jazz was seen by police was about 5.50pm on Tuesday in Logan Central on the corner of Paradise and Kingston roads.

They believe the car turned right to head north.

Det Super Smith said police now believed the number plates had been removed from the car.

“Some of the evidence that we’ve obtained last night would suggest that it wasn't a random thing that happened. It was something that was planned,” he said.

Det Super Smith said Ms Sleeman had called police regarding an earlier incident and had rejected further assistance.

He said an officer had called her that afternoon to check on her.

“It was during that phone call she arrived home and she said to that police officer that someone had broken into her house and that officer advised her to call Triple 0,” Det Super Smith said.

It then took about half an hour for police to arrive.

Det Super Smith when asked if that was a standard time for police to arrive he said it “depends on demand at the time”.

“In that case, I think half an hour is an unreasonable time.

“I mean, it is not unusual for periods to be longer.”

It was also revealed that when officers arrived at the house, the car was in the driveway.

“I can say the vehicle left at speed and that they were unable to intercept that,” Dept Super Smith said.

Police are urging anyone with any information or who had dashcam from Paradise and Kingston roads on Tuesday evening to call Police Link on 131 444 or their nearest police station.