Mornington Peninsula’s 10 most wanted: cops seek public’s help

MORNINGTON cops have released pictures of another batch of the Peninsula’s most wanted crims – after eagle-eyed people helped them track down six out of 10 offenders earlier this month.

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POLICE want Peninsula residents to keep their eyes peeled for another 10 of their “most wanted” crims.

They are being sought by detectives on warrants for a range of offences including threats to kill, theft, drugs, assaults, driving and court breach crimes.

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This is the second part of a joint Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit and Mornington Peninsula Leader campaign that has already had strong success.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA’S 10 MOST WANTED

Matthew Hanley, 26, possibly in the Rye area, is wanted for five community order breaches.

Jordan Gercco, 35, is wanted on three warrants for deceptions and theft from car offences.

Adalia Ottobre, 35, has eight warrants for theft, driving, court breaches and failing to appear crimes.

Ben Fraser, 36, is wanted on three threats to kill, handling stolen goods and fail to stop warrants.

Paul Wardle, 37: Believed to be in Rosebud or Rye, wanted on reckless conduct endangering life charges.

Samuel McMillian, 41, is wanted on three warrants including recklessly causing injury offences.

Jacob Horton, 26, believed to be in Rosebud, is wanted for possessing GHB drugs.

James Hanley, 22, likely to be in the Rosebud area, is wanted for possessing ice.

Kristie Anderson, 31, is wanted for buglary-related offences and may be in the company of Michael Boswell.

Michael Boswell, 29, is wanted over theft, methyl amphetamine possession and driving-related offences.

Six of the 10 offenders listed earlier this month have either handed themselves in or been caught after public information led to their arrests.

Mornington Peninsula detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic said police were seeking more public help.

“Following on from recent publication of people on warrants we received a significant number of calls from the public,” Sen-Sgt Majstorovic said.

“We managed to locate six outstanding offenders. We were very appreciative and we value the information we receive.

“Hopefully, we can again have a high level of community support.”

One of the 10 has racked up eight warrants, another has five, while others have been linked to serious crimes including threats to kill and conduct endangering life.

Many are still believed to be frequenting the Mornington Peninsula region, but they must not be confronted.

Sen-Sgt Majstorovic said the public should not approach the listed people, but instead phone Crime Stoppers, or if concerned about safety, phone 000.

“Never hesitate to contact police if you see something suspicious. No matter how insignificant the information may be perceived, even the smallest detail can solve a case or locate an offender,” he said.