Police receive report Ricardo Barbaro’s van was spotted in Stawell
Ricardo Barbaro vanished before police were able to quiz him about the murder of his girlfriend Ellie Price, but now, a possible sighting of his van may just be the clue needed to end the nationwide manhunt.
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Police are investigating a reported sighting of wanted fugitive Ricardo Barbaro’s van in regional Victoria.
A nationwide manhunt is still underway for 33-year-old Barbaro, who has links in Melbourne’s north west as well as the Gold Coast.
He is wanted in relation to the murder of South Melbourne woman Ellie Price who was found dead in her apartment on May 4.
Sources have told the Herald Sun a report was made to Stawell police about a possible sighting of Barbaro’s white 2009 Toyota Hiace van.
A local man is understood to have seen and noted the number plate last week while driving in Stawell’s main street.
He saw media reports on Friday evening about the vehicle belonging to the wanted fugitive and logged the report with police the next day.
Stawell has a population of approximately 6000 people in the state’s north west and is located just off the Western Highway.
Recently released from jail, Barabo was facing other charges when he vanished amid the police probe into his girlfriend’s brutal murder.
Police believe her body may have been in her South Melbourne home for up to a week before being discovered.
Homicide detectives believe Barbaro may travelling in his white 2009 Toyota Hiace van with the registration 1OZ 8PC.
Victoria Police said they were “not going to be commenting on the validity of the information or any other alleged sightings”.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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