Police are urging the public to take a look at the mug shots of Australia’s most wanted men in the hopes that someone will recognise them and turn them in.
Crime Stoppers has this week launched Operation Roam – Fugitive Hunt which will run for two weeks from Monday in a bid to track down and catch men wanted for various crimes including drug trafficking, assault, and conspiracy to murder and child sex offences.
The persons of interest are from Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, but Crime Stoppers said many of them were likely to now be on the run in other states.
“We need your help,” Crime Stoppers’ Bryan Roach said.
“These criminals are hiding in our communities, interstate and next door, perhaps known to family members and colleagues.”
But anyone who sees any of these men is warned not to approach them but instead call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppers.com.au.
Rewards of up to $1,000 are being offered for anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest.
Click through the gallery to see all 19 ans their alleged crimes.
Samuel Terrance McGovern
Between March and May 2016, McGovern was a person of interest of Strike Force Gillie, a Kings Cross drug investigation. Police allege he was involved in the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs, primarily ice and heroin and is associated with the Young Woolloomooloo Boys.
Age: 23
Eyes: Brown
Height: 170cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
Dane Gregory Moore
During October 2013, it is alleged Moore was involved in a number of assaults at Port Macquarie New South Wales. It is believed he has fled New South Wales and was last known to be living in Western Australia avoiding arrest. Moore has also previously resided in Queensland and Victoria.
Age: 41
Eyes: Blue
Height: 165cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Solid
Complexion: Fair
Darren Ronald Rispen
Age: 41
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 173cm
Hair: Light Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
In September 2014 Rispen was a person of interest of Strike Force Rinis and was charged with 26 offences by New South Wales Police, mainly relating to drugs and directing a crime group. Rispen was granted bail for these offences, however failed to comply with these conditions.
Piet Luan Ta
Age: 31
Eyes: Brown
Height: 164cm
Hair: Black
Build: Muscular
Complexion: Dark
In July 2016 Ta was convicted of drug trafficking and due to appear in the Brisbane Supreme Court for sentencing. He failed to appear and his current whereabouts are unknown. Ta has contacts and associates in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Jonathan Daniel Lowe
Age: 29
Eyes: Brown
Height: 182cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Olive
In 2010 Lowe was convicted for acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm in Queensland. He was sentenced to lengthy term of imprisonment and later released on parole. Lowe subsequently failed to report to his Parole Office and comply with his parole order.
Nicholas Paul Byrne
Age: 46
Eyes: Brown
Height: 175cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
During 2010, Queensland Police charged Byrne for committing offences against a child. Byrne pleaded guilty to these charges, but later failed to appear for sentencing at Bowen, Queensland. Byrne is believed to be within Queensland’s Gold Coast or in the Northern New South Wales area.
Jayde Alfred Schackrow
Age: 29
Eyes: Blue
Height: 171cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Thin
Complexion: Fair
In 2010 Schackrow was sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment in Queensland, for a series of offences such as burglary, unlawful use of motor vehicles, acts intended to maim or disfigure and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm. He was later released on parole, however subsequently failed to report to his Parole Office and comply with his parole order. Schackrow has known connections in New South Wales.
Tanompong Pota
Age: 27
Eyes: Brown
Height: 172cm
Hair: Black
Build: Thin
Complexion: Light Brown
In 2011 Pota was convicted for supplying dangerous drugs in Queensland. He breached his suspended sentence by wounding another person and was sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment. Pota was later released on parole, however subsequently failed to report to his Parole Office and comply with his parole order.
Luke Crieff Stuart Broadhead
Age: 35
Eyes: Blue
Height: 172cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
In 2011 Broadhead was convicted for drug trafficking and drug possession in Queensland. He was sentenced to lengthy term of imprisonment and later released on parole. He subsequently failed to report to the Parole Office and comply with his parole order.
Daryl Dean Wellington
Age: 29
Eyes: Brown
Height: 175cm
Hair: Black
Build: Medium
Complexion: Dark
Victoria Police allege that Wellington intentionally and recklessly caused injury to a person at Swan Hill, Victoria in March 2016. His current whereabouts are unknown. A warrant has been issued in Victoria for his arrest.
Anthony Sitar
Age: 36
Eyes: Brown
Height: 187cm
Hair: Black
Build: Medium
Complexion: Olive
Australian Federal Police allege that Sitar was involved in an international drug syndicate in which Police seized 138kg of pure ice, 15kg of cocaine and 13 firearms at Melbourne in 2011. His current whereabouts are unknown. Sitar is wanted by Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police.
Eugene Thomas Rumjahn
Age: 33
Eyes: Black
Height: 175cm
Hair: Black
Build: Thin
Complexion: Fair
Rumjahn has multiple convictions for offences such as theft, obtaining property by deception and obtaining financial advantage by deception, in Victoria. He has breached his parole conditions and his current whereabouts are unknown. He may also use the name Yuet Jin Eugene Lam.
Graham Gene Potter
Age: 58
Eyes: Brown
Height: 175cm
Hair: Brown
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
Victoria Police allege that Potter was involved in conspiring to murder and drug trafficking in 2008. Potter was last seen in the Tully area of Queensland in August 2010. It is believed that he had also been in the Riverina, New South Wales, using the alias Peter Anderson and Josh Lawson.
Thuc Van Chu
Age: 28
Eyes: Brown
Height: 168cm
Hair: Black
Build: Medium
Complexion: Light Brown
In March 2016 police executed a search warrant at an address in the Ballarat suburb of Wendouree, Victoria. Police located a large quantity of narcotic plants with an estimated value between $700,000 and $800,000. Police allege that Chu was involved in their cultivation and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Robert Douglas Cairns
Age: 49
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 175cm
Hair: Bald
Build: Obese
Complexion: Fair
In 2011 Cairns was convicted for a number of serious offences in Victoria such as aggravated burglary, weapons offences, threats to kill and serious assaults. He was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and later released on parole. Cairns has breached the conditions of his parole and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Lullo Pata
Age: 40
Eyes: Brown
Height: 170cm
Hair: Black
Build: Solid
Complexion: Tanned
In 2016 Victoria Police served a court summons on Pata alleging he committed 13 counts of sexual assault. PATA failed to attend the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court and is believed to have fled interstate to avoid police.
James Mahoney
Age: 69
Eyes: Brown
Height: 163cm
Hair: Grey
Build: Medium
Complexion: Fair
In 1988 Victoria Police alleged that Mahoney lured two 13 year old boys to his home, with the promise that girls were there. After supplying them with alcohol he sexually assaulted both boys. Police arrested and charged Mahoney for these offences however he later failed to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Robert Gordon Pollybank Gee
Age: 57
Eyes: Blue
Height: 177cm
Hair: Grey
Build: Large
Complexion: Fair
In 2006 South Australian Police executed search warrants on a number of houses. As a result, police seized more than 7kg of amphetamine, more than 8kg of cannabis, over 8000 LSD and 6000 ecstasy tablets, a quantity of cocaine, 2 firearms, ammunition and over $245,000 in cash. Police allege that Gee was the ring leader and was instrumental in the sale and supply network of illicit drugs.
San Sem
Age: 35
Eyes: Brown
Height: 170cm
Hair: Black
Build: Muscular
Complexion: Light Brown
In 2010 South Australian Police charged Sem with manufacturing methylamphetamine and drug trafficking which occurred in the Parafield Gardens area. Sem was to appear before the District Court of South Australia, but failed to do so and police believe he has fled the state. His current whereabouts are unknown.
