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The faces of Australia's most-wanted fugitives

Jonathan and Kathleen are wanted by police after being charged with drug trafficking offences.

Authorities have released the mugshots of some of Australia's most-wanted fugitives believed to be responsible for violent crimes and may now be hiding in plain sight among us.

Among the "Rogue Radar" list are suspected murderers, armed robbers and sexual offenders.

There is also a husband and wife duo, Kathleen and Jonathon Grey, who are on the run after being charged with multiple drug trafficking offences.

"These criminals could be working alongside you in your community," Crime Stoppers chairman Trevor O'Hara said.

"It might be a new person you've noticed in your area or a more familiar face such as a neighbour, work colleague, friend or even a family member."

Crime Stoppers is hoping that by going public with the headshots, it will flush some of the people out of hiding.

"It's all about teasing these people into the public domain," Crime Stoppers director Peter Price said.

It has worked in the past, with police arresting 11 people last year after going public with 19 mug shots.

Among the wanted men this year is Jayson Aworth, who has been charged with aggravated sexual assault offences dating back to January this year.

There is also a number of people who broke parole, as well as Jonathan Dick, who is wanted in relation to the murder of his brother in February.

"[He] is known to be carrying weapons, and so this person in particular, if you see him, then call triple-0," Mr Price said.

"It is important for people to understand that these guys are actually living in our midst, they go to the supermarket, they fill up with petrol, so they are around.

"They definitely in Australia, they haven't skipped the country."

People are urged not to approach these suspects under any circumstances, and instead contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report any information online at crimestoppers.com.au.

The charge sheet

  • Jayson Aworth: Charged with aggravated sexual assault offences in January 2017.
  • John Victor Bobak: Wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of Maureen Ambrose and Peter George Wade in 1991.
  • Clint Brilley: Served time for armed robbery and released on parole. His parole has since been revoked and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
  • Phillip John Cream: Convicted of aggravated serious criminal trespass. Wanted for breaching parole conditions.
  • Neil Cummins: Wanted in relation to his alleged 2014 involvement in an extortion.
  • Jonathan Dick: Wanted in relation to the murder of his brother, David Dick, in February 2017.
  • Kayne Edwards: Numerous arrest warrants are in place for Edwards, including two for allegedly damaging property and assault.
  • Alex Egan: Convicted of armed robbery. Failed to appear for sentencing.
  • Henry Jonathon Evans: Convicted of grievous bodily harm. Wanted for breaching parole conditions.
  • Jonathon Grey: Charged with numerous drug offences, including multiple counts of trafficking amphetamine, heroin and cannabis. Breached bail conditions and failed to appear at court.
  • Kathleen Ann Grey: Charged with numerous drug offences, including multiple counts of trafficking, including amphetamine, heroin and cannabis. Breached bail conditions and failed to appear at court.
  • Gene Nicholas Hawkins: Convicted and sentenced in relation to the possession of a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. Wanted for breaching parole conditions.
  • Brendan Lees: Wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a woman in 2016.
  • Tanompong Pota: Convicted of unlawful supply and possession of a dangerous drug. Wanted in relation to a suspended sentence relating to a count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Also wanted for breaching parole conditions.
  • Warren Leslie Scrivener: Wanted on assault charges. Arrested and bailed but failed to appear at court.
  • Nelio Serra: Wanted on multiple charges of breaking and entering. Failed to attend court and warrants for his arrest have been issued.
  • Matthew James Tate: Convicted of armed robbery and other dishonesty fraud and drug offences and sentenced to prison. Became eligible for parole and once released failed to comply with his parole conditions. A warrant for his arrest and return to custody has been issued.
  • Antonio Toliseli: Wanted in relation to an aggravated burglary and alleged assault.
  • Thomas Peter Walsh: Alleged to have been in possession of a large amount of the drug ice before it was located by detectives in a South Brisbane apartment. He is believed to have fled Queensland and may now be residing in NSW.
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