Second possible sighting of Queensland fugitives in Victoria
Police have swarmed on a rural area north of Melbourne where two of Australia’s most wanted fugitives are believed to be.
There has this morning been a possible sighting of father and son Gino and Mark Stocco in Glenburn where police have swarmed.
The pair were spotted in a stolen vehicle, understood to be a white Toyota Landcruiser ute, in Euroa, Victoria on Monday evening.
Victoria Police have today issued a statement that advises a command post has been established in Yea as part of the continuing search that has encompassed the east coast.
Authorities have asked the community at large to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of the men or the vehicle - with registration plates BV70WP - to triple zero (000).
The Stoccos have been on the run for eight years and sparked a man-hunt in New South Wales last week after allegedly shooting at officers around Wagga Wagga.
The 57-year-old Gino and 35-year-old Mark are originally from Queensland and wanted for offences including the alleged firearm incident, theft, fraud and arson.
Police have warned the pair are dangerous, believed to be armed and should not be approached.
Gino Stocco has brown eyes, grey hair and had a grey beard in police photos. His son has dark brown, medium-length hair and also had a beard. The latter was however seen cleanly shaven and wearing a cap at a service station on Monday.
Morning news break – October 21
