Police are still hunting for six alleged offenders who have failed to hand themselves in and have not been apprehended by police during the four week Crime Stoppers campaign.
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Police have already apprehended and arrested 17 of the 23 alleged offenders during the highly successful Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers and The Courier initiative.
Police have continued to release images of offenders wanted for volume crimes including theft of motor vehicle, burglary and aggravated burglary.
Crime Stoppers chief executive Sam Hunter applauded the community for its involvement in solving crime.
“Again, three of last week’s six offenders named were picked up within 24 hours,” said Ms Hunter.
“The people named as part of this campaign were wanted by police on arrest warrants for crimes committed against property within the Ballarat and surrounding area, such as aggravated burglaries, burglaries, theft and handling stolen goods.
“Thanks to the on-going support of the Ballarat community and media, these people will be held accountable for their actions. This campaign has truly demonstrated the power of a strong community and the information it holds.”
In week one, three of the six offenders were arrested within 24 hours, while the remaining three were in custody by Sunday evening.
This success continued throughout the four week campaign, with many offenders either handing themselves in to or located by police within hours of being publically named.
Ballarat Superintendent Andrew Allen said the community support for police had been unprecedented.
“Some of the offenders located handed themselves in as a result of the campaign, while others were located by police following information received from the community,” Superintendent Allen said.
“This campaign has demonstrated that together we can create a safer and more secure community in one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional areas.
“It has also sent out a powerful message to those committing crimes in our community – we will find you and you will be put before the courts to answer the allegations.”
Although the four-week campaign is coming to a close, Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police continue to urge the Ballarat community to be vigilant and report any information to the charity.
“Seven of the offenders named are still wanted by police and are believed to be in the Ballarat and surrounding area,” Ms Hunter said.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Peter John GOTTLIEB
DATE OF BIRTH: 8, May 1973
HEIGHT: 173 cm
BUILD: Thin
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Grey
COMPLEXION: Fair
Peter GOTTLIEB is wanted by police for failing to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on September 1, 2016 in relation to an alleged Burglary.
There is currently one outstanding warrant for the arrest of the 43-year-old.
GOTTLIEB is known to frequent the Ballarat and Murchison areas.
He has two known tattoos including the picture of a skull on his upper right arm and a merlin wizard also on his upper right arm.
Nicholas Paul LEE
DATE OF BIRTH: 5 August, 1988
HEIGHT: 170 cm
BUILD: Thin
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Brown
COMPLEXION: Fair
Nicholas LEE was charged with burglary and other offences. LEE failed to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates Court on January 28, 2016 and a warrant to arrest was issued. There are currently three outstanding warrants for the arrest of the 28-year-old.
LEE is known to frequent the Ballarat and Invermay areas.
David Llewwllyn YORKSHIRE
DATE OF BIRTH: 23 October, 1988
HEIGHT: 178 cm
BUILD: Solid
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Black
COMPLEXION: Dark
David YORKSHIRE was charged with burglary and other offences and failed to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates Court on April 29, 2010. A warrant for the arrest of the 27-year-old was issued.
Four additional warrants have also been issued in relation to other offences including failing to appear and unlawful assault.
YORKSHIRE is known to frequent the Ballarat and surrounding areas.
Darryl Bryce HICKS
DATE OF BIRTH: 5 September, 1990
HEIGHT: 175 cm
BUILD: Medium
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Black
COMPLEXION: Fair
Darryl HICKS was charged with burglary and failed to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates Court on August 15, 2014.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the 26-year-old.
HICKS is known to frequent the Ercildoune, Ballarat and Maryborough areas.
Olivia Shying
Police and emergency services reporter.
Police and emergency services reporter.
