Dandenong crime: Cops launch appeal to track down 10 most wanted crooks

THERE are more than 200 wanted criminals roaming the streets of Greater Dandenong — and the suburb’s top cop has launched an appeal to track down 10 of the worst.

Senior Sergeant Ian Pregnell with acting sergeant Tom Gardiner and Constable Alanna Harris. Dandenong cops want help to track down repeat offenders. Picture: Wayne Taylor

THERE are more than 200 wanted criminals roaming the streets of Greater Dandenong.

And the region’s top cop says many of them are reoffending.

Leader has joined forces with the police to reveal 10 of the municipality’s most wanted.

From drugs and assault charges to traffic offenders and court avoiders — Greater Dandenong local area commander Inspector Mark Langhorn said many of these people had been given a chance and turned their back on the justice system.

“When we talk about our wanted people — which can fluctuate from 100 to 300 people at any one time — we focus on offenders who haven’t showed up at court and warrants have been issued for their arrest,” Insp Langhorn said.

“Generally these people have been given bail and they’ve failed to turn up to court … they are avoiding justice and they are often committing further offences.

“We want to get these people off the streets and have a team dedicated to tracking down our higher risk absconders.”

DANDENONG’S TOP 10 MOST WANTED

Damien Wagner is wanted by police for a matter including intentionally causing injury. The 36-year-old is wanted on one outstanding warrant and is believed to frequent the Dandenong and Narre Warren areas.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 22-year-old Konica Saini for driving related offences. She is believed to be in the Dandenong or Noble Park areas.

Four warrants have been issued for 29-year-old Sujeevan by the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for matters including assaulting a police officer. He is believed to be in the Dandenong or Glen Waverley areas.

A warrant has been issued for 37-year-old Karl Rozmaric by the Dandenong Magistrates' Court for contravening a community corrections order. He is believed to be in the Dandenong area.

Posala Unusu is wanted by police for a matter two matters including driving offences. The 45-year-old is wanted on an outstanding warrant and is believed to frequent the Dandenong and Rowville areas.

Mojtaba Niyawarzi, 34, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for intentionally damage property and failed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court. He is believed to be in the Dandenong area.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 37-year-old Richard Park in relation to breaching a community based order. He is believed to be in the Dandenong or Noble Park areas.

Tammy Lander, 44, is wanted by police in relation to drug related matters and also contravening a community corrections order. She is believed to frequent the Dandenong area.

Haitham Abdulla is wanted on two outstanding warrants issued by the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court after he failed to appear on bail. He is believed to be in the Dandenong area.

Muhammad Faisal, 37, is wanted on one outstanding warrant for failing to comply with a community corrections order and is believed to be in the Dandenong area.

Of the 10 people we call on the public to help locate, at least two have been linked to violent behaviour: Damien Wagner, 36, wanted for intentionally causing injury; and Sujeevan Thavaraja, who assaulted a police officer.

Four are accused of breaching a community corrections order, meaning they have faced court and are avoiding punishment.

Insp Langhorn said the public could play an integral role in finding wanted persons.

Neighbourhood Watch Greater Dandenong president Dawn Vernon said the public should be aware that they could provide vital information through Crime Stoppers.

She said anyone who wanted information on how to help police or give information about a crime could attend a Neighbourhood Watch Forum at O’Donoghue Hall, 18 Buckley St, Noble Park, from 7.30pm on September 20 or phone [phone].

Anyone with information on a wanted person should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.