Daniel Morcombe reward tops $1m
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Daniel Morcombe disappeared while waiting for a bus at Woombye, near Nambour. (Australian Federal Police)
The reward for information in the case of missing Queensland boy Daniel Morcombe has now topped $1 million.
It is almost five years since the Sunshine Coast school boy disappeared while waiting for a bus at Woombye, near Nambour.
Daniel's father Bruce Morcombe says he is grateful for the support of the anonymous donors.
"This really demonstrates that Daniel is not forgotten," he said.
"The public want an answer ... They demand an answer."
Daniel Morcombe's mother Denise says she is hopeful the extra money will make a difference.
"[In] five years ... We haven't got the right lead," she said.
"Hopefully in the next six months someone will come forward with that extra information that we need."
Extra CrimeStoppers staff have been rostered on in expectation of a surge in calls.
The $1 million reward is available for six months.
A group of investors, developers and business leaders has raised $750,000 for information that solves the case.
That is in addition to the $250,000 that the Queensland Government put forward.
Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson says it is an important move.
"We think this message will get out right across Australia in terms of what has happened here with the $1 million reward," he said.
"So we think that anyone who has information, has additional information, knows something, they should be able to let us know within six months."
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