Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has expressed sympathy for family of an abducted girl whose body was found in a drain after going missing on Saturday.
The eight-year-old's parents had put her to bed on Sunday night and she was not there on Monday morning.
"Early indications are it's a possible break and enter at that premises," Detective Superintendent Maurice Carless told a media conference at Bundaberg police station.
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She was reported missing by her father around 5.44am (AEST) and her body was found a short time later in a pipe that ran off a storm drain near her home, police said.
"We're certainly treating it as a murder," Det Supt Maurice Carless said.
"This is a very difficult time for the family."
A baby was also in the house when the girl went missing.
Earlier Queensland Premier Anna Bligh told reporters in Brisbane she felt for the family.
"Our hearts go out to the family of this little girl and this is a very, very sad incident," she said.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
