Victoria police believe people are helping harbour alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman, saying some members of the community know where the fugitive is.
Speaking to media on Monday afternoon, Supt Brett Kahan said Freeman’s network was “wide” and asked those who know where he is to come forward.
“You are committing an extremely serious crime by harbouring or assisting in the escape of Dezi Freeman,” Kahan said.
“People know the whereabouts of the person who’s allegedly killed two cops. People have chosen, for whatever reason, not to come forward, and I’m taking this time to appeal to you to come forward in that respect.”
Victoria police have set up a special “mobile facility” in nearby Bright that will be open seven days a week for members of the community to come forward with information.
“We’re opening up other avenues for the public to approach us to give information about Dezi Freeman’s whereabouts. Take that opportunity.
“They’ll be there daylight hours, every single day of the week, every single day of the weekend, and we’re open for business. So we invite you come forward.”
More details soon …