Hunt for Australia's most wanted father and son continues in Victoria
A major manhunt has continues in Victoria after Australia’s most wanted father and son were spotted filling up a 4WD in Euroa in Victoria's northeast around 6.30pm on Monday.
It is believed criminal duo, Gino and Mark Stocco, were spotted refuelling a white 4WD bearing NSW registration plates BV70WP that was stolen near Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Police have warned the public to be alert for the pair, but to steer clear of the armed and dangerous men.
Victorian police confirmed Task Force Fugitive had joined the search after a stolen Toyota Landcruiser tray utility was spotted sporting a green esky with two blue chairs in the tray.
The 4WD has a 145L fuel tank and can travel up to 800km between refills.
The father and son duo from Queensland are wanted for a range of alleged criminal offences across a number of Australian states including most recently firing a number of shots at police in Wagga Wagga, NSW on Friday.
Gino, 57 and Mark, 35 shot at police officers who attempted to pull them over in a speeding car near Henty around 2pm Friday.
The vehicle seen in Euroa was described as a 2013 white Toyota Landcruiser tray utility with distinctive white bull bars and NSW registration plates BV70WP.
The men paid for their fuel purchase before leaving the area in an unknown direction.
In the most current police photos available, Gino Stocco is depicted as having grey hair, a grey beard and brown eyes.
The most recent police photo of Mark Stocco depicts him as having dark brown, medium-length hair, a dark brown beard and brown eyes.
When sighted last night Mark was clean-shaven and was wearing a cap.
The men are believed to have contacts in many parts of Victoria and investigators are appealing for the community to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the distinctive Toyota Landcruiser, which may be displaying different registration plates.
Police are advising the community not to approach the men as they are considered armed and dangerous, anyone who sights the men or the vehicle is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Anyone with any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
