Amber alert issued for two young boys missing from Townsville - 9news.com.au

The bodies of two boys, aged five and three, have been found in a Townsville river following a desperate overnight search.

An Amber Alert was issued by Queensland Police after the boys went missing from a home in Brett Street in Cranbrook about 5.30pm (AEST) yesterday.

CCTV captured the boys, believed to be stepbrothers, walking along the street towards the Ross River.

The boys were last seen on CCTV walking towards the Ross River. (Queensland Police)

The children's bodies were found in the Ross River. (9news)

The boys' bodies were found submerged just metres apart in the river near Cranbrook Park this morning.

"We received information during the night that a person had seen the boys swimming in this area," Sergeant Ian Wilkie told Today.

"We've conducted a search and unfortunately tragically for the family involved and the boys, we located both of those boys deceased near each other.

"We all know it has been a challenging month for Townsville as it is and the entire community pitched in to search for these boys.

"It is certainly distressing for us and we can only imagine what the families are going through and our hearts and thoughts go out to them."

Around 100 volunteers and emergency services personnel were involved in the search. (9news)

The boys were reported missing from a home in Cranbrook, a suburb of Townsville. (9news)

Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Miles said support would be provided the officers involved.

"Given the young age of these boys involved, it's extremely trying for everyone," he said.

"Those officers who were there this morning were visibly affected by it."

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

"It could be as innocent as harmless play that's had tragic consequences," Det. Snr Sgt Miles said.

Around 100 volunteers, police officers, firefighters and SES crews were involved the overnight search for the boys.

"We were hearing stories of dozens and dozens of people searching in various areas, going and buying batteries for torches," Sgt Wilkie said.

"We do thank them for their assistance in this.

"Unfortunately it wasn't to be."

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