A GUNMAN alleged to have fired a gunshot and evaded police near Shepparton earlier this week has been linked to an armed robbery in Yarrawonga yesterday. Police are on high alert for Stanley Turvey, after he allegedly confronted community members while armed with a firearm near Witt Street, Yarrawonga just before 10am, before stealing a white Toyota Hi-Lux dual cab utility. The vehicle’s registration plates are 1RA-8AN. It’s the third vehicle Mr Turvey has been linked to in the last two days, after a warrant for his arrest was issued on Monday. Mr Turvey allegedly approached police armed with a firearm at a Katandra West property around midday on Monday, as police had attempted to arrest the man. A police spokesperson said Mr Turvey had fired the weapon in the air, before fleeing in a vehicle. Police gave chase but one unit lost control and rolled on nearby Creighton Road, with both members suffering minor injuries. “Turvey then stopped at a random residence in Youanmite where he forced a male resident at gunpoint to drive him to Finley in NSW,” the spokesperson said. “It is believed the male was then released in Finley and was not physically injured.” Members of the public should not approach Mr Turvey if he is sighted, and are instead advised to contact triple zero (000) immediately. Police are also urging Mr Turvey to hand himself in at any local police station. Anyone with information on Mr Turvey’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
