August 15, 2016
Queenslanders are being urged to get behind a Crime Stoppers campaign to help police track down 19 people wanted in connection with various offences.
“Operation ROAM: Fugitive Hunt” is a national campaign aimed at locating and arresting wanted people across Australia.
State Crime Command Assistant Commissioner Maurice Carless said Operation ROAM had a strong record of success in Queensland.
“Eleven of the 20 offenders wanted last year were located, several of those in Queensland,” Assistant Commissioner Carless said.
“We want to replicate this success again in 2016 so we are asking people right across the State to become familiar with these 19 faces.
“These offenders are known to roam the country and settle in a community where people don’t know them and therefore won’t be looking for them.
“You never know … (they) could be your neighbour, they might catch your train or you might spot them while you’re doing the groceries.”
Crime Stoppers Chairman Bryan Roach said information provided by the public could be the missing piece of the puzzle police need to catch these fugitives.
“We want people to log on to www.fugitivehunt.com.au and see if they recognise a face and report anything they know about them to Crime Stoppers,” Mr Roach said.
“A reward of up to $1000 is also offered to the person who provides information that leads to an arrest of any of these wanted people.”
Police urge people not to approach any of the people listed but rather call Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000 or report them online
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