Nine dangerous crooks on serious charges skip court
THESE nine dangerous criminals have been on the run in Melbourne’s southeast for more than a year, wanted by police for assault, theft, drug crimes and more, and they continue to evade authorities. Have you spotted any of them?
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NINE dangerous criminals — facing theft, drug possession, trespassing, assault and evading police charges — are on the run.
The eight men and a woman, who didn’t show up for court, are known to visit areas from Springvale to Cranbourne and Frankston to Hastings.
Some have been on the run for more than a year.
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Southern Metro region police have had great success in hunting down their most wanted crooks since the Leader and Crime Stoppers joined forces last year.
Since October, 20 of 29 warrant evaders featured on the Leader front pages have been caught.
Acting Inspector Miro Majstorovic warned the public not to approach the crooks but to phone Crime Stoppers, local police or, in an emergency, 000.
He urged anyone who thought they had an outstanding warrant to hand themselves in to police.
“It’s in their interests to present themselves instead of us finding them,” he said.
“It’s looked upon favourably by the courts.”
1. James Schultz, 25, wanted for theft and evading police
Eight arrest warrants have been issued for James Schultz who is on the run for offences including evading police, theft and breaching a community corrections order. The 25-year-old has been on the run for seven months after failing to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on December 7 last year. He is known to frequent Berwick and Pakenham and is described as caucasian, about 175cm tall, thin build with brown eyes and long brown hair.
2. Nainoa Koronui, 26, wanted for affray and trespassing
Nainoa Koronui has four warrants out for his arrest for numerous offences including affray and trespassing. The 26-year-old failed to front Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on September 1 last year. He often visits the Springvale and Lynbrook areas and has an olive complexion, about 170cm tall, thin build with brown hair and eyes and a star and cross tattoo on his neck.
3. Troy Dayton Dalley, 24, wanted for intentionally causing injury
Troy Dayton Dalley is facing intentionally causing injury charges and disappeared before his court date at Frankston in July last year. He failed to appear again in August 2017 and two warrants have been issued for the 24-year-old’s arrest. Dalley is known to visit Frankston and Hastings. He’s described as tanned in complexion, about 180cm tall, solid build with brown eyes and short black hair.
4. Jessica Beatty, 28, wanted for dealing in property suspected to be proceeds of crime
Jessica Beatty fled after she failed to face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on May 3. She’s wanted for car theft and dealing in property suspected to be proceeds of crime. Three arrest warrants have been issued for the 28-year-old, who is known to hang out in Cranbourne, Narre Warren and Ballarat. She’s described as caucasian, about 160cm tall, medium build with blue eyes and long brown hair.
5. Mark McLeod, 42, wanted for possessing methamphetamine and unlicensed driving
Mark McLeod was allegedly unlicensed and in possession of methamphetamine when he was pulled over by police. The 42-year-old failed to front Frankston Magistrates’ Court on November 3 last year and seven warrants have been issued for his arrest. He is known to visit the Frankston, Langwarrin, Seaford and Wantirna South areas. He has an olive complexion, is 165cm tall, thin build with hazel eyes and short black hair.
6. Andrew Daniell, 41, wanted for theft
Andrew Daniell has been on the loose since October 16 last year when he failed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The 41-year-old is wanted for theft and breaching a community corrections order. Three warrants are out for his arrest and he’s known to frequent Cranbourne, Hastings and Pakenham. Daniell has an olive complexion, 175cm tall, medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.
7. Matthew Ritchie, 34, wanted for recklessly causing serious injury
Matthew Ritchie is facing recklessly causing serious injury charges and disappeared before his court date at Dandenong in July 2015. The 34-year-old is described as caucasian, about 175cm tall, solid build with brown eyes and brown hair.
8. Samol Choun, 48, wanted for possessing methamphetamine
Samol Choun failed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on May 14 charged with possessing methamphetamine and has been on the run since. The 48-year-old is known to frequent the Greater Dandenong region. He has an olive complexion, 170cm tall, thin build with brown eyes and hair.
9. Hayden Csincsi, 28, wanted for unlicensed driving
Hayden Csincsi disappeared after failing to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 28 last year for unlicensed driving. A warrant has been issued for the 28-year-old who is known to frequent Cranbourne and Hampton Park. Csincsi is caucasian, 165cm tall, medium build with brown eyes and black hair.
If you have information or know the whereabouts of the nine criminals please contact Crime Stoppers immediately or call 1800 333 000.