Police Launch Public Appeal to Find 12 Wanted Individuals in Illawarra
Illawarra police have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating twelve individuals who are currently wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. The group comprises nine men and three women, all alleged to have committed various offences across the region.
Details of Wanted Persons and Alleged Offences
The individuals sought range in age from 30 to 63 years old. Police have urged community members to provide any information that could lead to their apprehension. Among those wanted is Mark Henry, 46, who faces domestic violence charges and is known to frequent Mount Warrigal and surrounding suburbs.
Dean Cochrane, 45, is wanted for alleged fraud offences and has connections to Shell Cove. Another individual, Jason Baz, 46, is accused of assault and is known to spend time in Mount Warrigal.
Thomas Validakis, 36, is sought for alleged stealing offences and frequents Primbee. Todd Webb, 37, faces charges of assault and traffic offences, with known connections to Warilla, Lake Illawarra, and nearby suburbs.
Domestic violence allegations have also been made against Troy Manton, 38, who is known to visit Albion Park, Oak Flats, and Wollongong. Ben Harvey, 38, is wanted for traffic offences and frequents Farmborough Heights.
Tracey Harrod, 50, also faces traffic offence charges and has connections to Warilla and surrounding areas.
Additional Individuals Sought by Authorities
The Wollongong Police District is conducting an ongoing warrant program targeting numerous alleged offenders. While police have not disclosed specific crimes for some individuals, they have released descriptions to aid public identification.
Montana Igano, 30, has been the subject of multiple police inquiries but remains at large. Authorities believe he may frequent Wollongong, though he is known to the Sydney area. Igano is described as Caucasian with a solid build and tanned complexion, standing approximately 175-180 centimetres tall with black hair, brown eyes, and facial hair.
Jessica Gallagher, 36, is known to the Wollongong and Bellambi areas. She is Caucasian with a thin build and fair complexion, measuring about 165-170 centimetres tall with black hair and hazel eyes.
Bevan Tamati, 42, has connections to the Bellambi area. He is of Pacific Islander appearance with an olive complexion and solid build, standing approximately 170-175 centimetres tall with black hair and brown eyes.
Jennifer Dickins, 64, is known to frequent Wollongong, Mangerton, and East Corrimal. She is Caucasian with a medium build and fair complexion, measuring about 160-162 centimetres tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.
How to Assist Police with Information
Illawarra police emphasize that any information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. Community members who have seen these individuals or have knowledge of their whereabouts are urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police stress that public cooperation is essential in locating these wanted individuals and ensuring community safety across the Illawarra region.
