Police hunt fugitive over Frankston murder

Homicide detectives are hunting a suspect wanted over the death of a 34-year-old man in Frankston.

Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man at Rassay Court, Frankston on Saturday night.

A major manhunt is underway for a suspect wanted over a grisly homicide in Frankston.

Homicide Squad detectives are searching for Christopher Hillman in connection to the death of a 34-year-old man at his Rassay Court home about 9.30pm on Saturday.

Police believe Hillman could be armed and have warned the public not to approach him if they see him and instead call triple-0 immediately.

Investigators have spent the past few days searching for Hillman without success.

Detectives are looking to track down Christopher Hillman.

He is 190cm tall with a muscular build, shaved head and a distinctive tattoo across the front of his throat which says ‘Chloe’.

Detectives believe he knows the man killed in Frankston on Saturday.

The man’s body was discovered during a welfare check at the premises.

“The death continues to be treated as suspicious,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

“Investigators also believe the parties were known to each other.”

Hillman is known to frequent Frankston, Seaford and the surrounding areas.

Police believe he has access to various vehicles.

“Detectives are calling on Hillman to come forward and make contact with police himself, either by phone or at any police station,” the spokeswoman said.

“Anyone who sights Hillman is asked not to approach him as he’s believed to be armed, and to contact triple zero (000) immediately.”

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.