A FUGITIVE with a liking for caravan parks is still being sought by
police.
Graham Potter, 58, fled Melbourne in 2010 while on bail and is wanted by
Victorian police over his alleged involvement in conspiring to murder and
drug trafficking offences.
Police recently issued a fresh appeal for information on his whereabouts
as part of Operation Roam, a joint national operation between Crime
Stoppers and all police jurisdictions around Australia.
Mr Potter ‒ among 20 of the country's most wanted and with a $100,000
bounty on his head ‒ was known to favour caravan parks and remote camping
spots.
He spent six weeks at Green Way Caravan Park in Tully, Queensland, before
giving police the slip and escaping into a forest during a routine traffic
check four years ago.
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Camping equipment, make-up and other articles to help him disguise his
appearance were later found at the park.
Infamous for cutting off a woman's head and fingers, Mr Potter is also
believed to have been in the Riverina region of NSW and is known to use
the alias of either Peter Anderson or Josh Lawson.
Crime Stoppers Australia chairman Bryan Roach said Operation Roam focused
on suspects most likely to have fled interstate to avoid being caught.
"Our list features 20 fugitives who are suspected of serious crimes such
as murder, assault, armed robbery, rape and drug trafficking as well as a
range of other crimes," he said.
"They need to be accountable for their alleged offences."
Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Stewart said the fugitives
had tried to evade police by leaving their area of residence and moving
elsewhere, including interstate.
"Suspects could be in your neighbourhood now," he warned. "If you see one
of these people, call triple zero immediately.
"If you have information on their whereabouts, you can make an anonymous
call to 1800 333 000 or you can make an online report via
crimestoppers.com.au."
Anyone who sees Mr Potter is urged not to approach him.
