Flatmates of missing teen Pheobe Bishop identified

One of the flatmates of missing teen Pheobe Bishop, 17, is currently facing three unrelated weapons charges, having appeared at Bundaberg Magistrates Court in March 28.

The case of the missing teen has gripped the country, with Bishop last seen at about 8.30am on May 15 at Airport Dr in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Bishop lived with Tanika Bromley and James Wood at a derelict property in Gin Gin, about 50km west of Bundaberg, which has since been declared a crime scene.

Following her disappearance, investigators have also seized a grey Hyundai ix35, which Bishop was last seen travelling in to Bundaberg Regional Airport.

Bromley and Wood are believed to be in a relationship.

Bromley, who is an independent support worker, was charged after she was allegedly discovered with a shotgun and a flick knife while on the Capricorn Highway in Emerald, Queensland.

She is facing three charges, which include, unlawful possession of a sawn-off shotgun and without reasonable excuse to possess a short firearm; unlawful possession of a category M flick knife; and unlawful possession of a knife in a public place or school.

Bromley was due back in court on June 23.

Police said the couple had been co-operating with them following Bishop’s disappearance.

There is no suggestion either Wood or Bromley are involved in the teenager’s disappearance.

Police will also be looking at the teen’s heartbreaking social media posts following her disappearance, which indicated she was no longer in contact with her mother.

The teenager had indicated she was “in and out” of home for years.

On Thursday, top criminologist Xanthe Mallett spoke about the case on Sunrise.

“They would obviously go there and search for clues as to where they may be ... but they are very concerned for Pheobe’s welfare at this stage,” Mallett said.

Host Nat Barr pressed Mallett on reports the teenager was seen speaking with the driver of the Hyundai.

Mallett said: “That’s very significant, because that may well be the last known sighting of Pheobe before she vanished.

“They will certainly be trying to plot the time between when the car left the property and when she vanished.

“They will be looking for witnesses that can corroborate anybody’s movements, especially those people who may have been the last to see her or (the) last known to have seen her.

“(They will be) talking to as many people as possible, trying to figure out in the days and weeks and hours leading up to Pheobe’s disappearance, who was with her.”