The man charged over the disappearance of Cleo Smith had made a name for himself, as a doll collector. 

The four-year-old was found by police on Wednesday, more than two weeks after disappearing from her family's campsite. 

The 36-year-old man has appeared in court overnight, charged over the disappearance. 

Australian correspondent Murray Olds said Police have described finding a roomful of dolls in his home.  

“He’s been a feature on Facebook for a long long time, and on other social media, taking his dolls for drives, doing their hair and taking selfies.” 

Neighbours said they saw the man buying nappies from the supermarket. 

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