Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the suspicious death of a woman in Cranbrook on Monday morning.
Around 10.29am police were called to a Brampton Avenue address after the 73-year-old woman had been located deceased at the residence.
A crime scene was declared as detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch along with other specialist police and general duties officers attended to investigate.
An Investigation Centre was also established at Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch under Operation Quebec Bonham.
Overnight, a 21-year-old Rosslea man was charged with one count each of murder, burglary and wilful damage.
He is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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