Police seek assistance to find Gold Coast criminals on the run

Police are seeking help from the public to find criminals on the run. Source: News Limited

Or maybe you passed by them at the supermarket and didn’t even give them a second thought.

That could change soon.

Gold Coast police have released a list of criminals and are appealing to the public with help finding them.

They are wanted for crimes they allegedly committed on the Gold Coast.

ON THE BEAT: HELP POLICE SOLVE A GOLD COAST CRIME

Despite the police’s best efforts these people have evaded capture — one of them for many years.

Michael Tillman has been in hiding since 2010 when he allegedly attempted to murder a 23-year-old man in Surfers Paradise.

Michael Tillman — wanted by Gold Coast police. Source: Supplied

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The victim suffered multiple wounds after a dispute over a woman.

Tillman is also wanted for grievously harming a 46-year-old man at Benowa Tavern in August 2011. He allegedly bit the man’s face, causing serious wounds to his nose and cheek.

Detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest.

He is described as caucasian, 175cm tall with a solid muscular build and green eyes. He may have short brown hair or a shaved head.

People are advised not to approach Tillman but to immediately contact police should they sight him.

But Tillman isn’t the only one on the run.

“Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate these persons who are wanted for a variety of offences,” Detective Superintendent David Hutchinson said.

“Arrest warrants have been issued.

“The activities of these persons directly impact on the general community.

“They have little respect for people’s property and no respect for the law.

“They need to be apprehended and put before the courts.”

Renegades on the run

Samantha Lee Mitchell-Wright, 32

Samantha Lee Mitchell-Wright — wanted by police. Source: Supplied

Wanted for: The unlawful use of a motor vehicle and for failing to appear in court for drug and traffic charges. Police also believe she may be able to assist them further in their investigations into other stealing and unlawful use of motor vehicle offences.

Mark Edward Chapman, 49

Mark Edward Chapman — wanted by police. Source: Supplied

Wanted for: Stealing from motor vehicles. Police also believe he may be able to assist them with their investigations into fraud offences involving bank and credit cards.

Marielle Peters, 46

Marielle Peters — wanted by Gold Coast police. Source: Supplied

Wanted on two Return to Prison Warrants. Police also believe she may be able to assist them with their inquiries into a number of offences including fraud, steal from motor vehicle and attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle.

Matthew John Deakin, 19

Matthew John Deakin — wanted by police. Source: Supplied

Wanted for: Stealing from motor vehicles, tainted property and fraud offences. He is also wanted on a warrant for failing to appear in court for drug related charges.

Mark Whitney Cougan, 37

Mark Whitney Cougan — wanted by police. Source: Supplied

Wanted for: Stealing a vessel and failing to appear in court for drug offences.

Andrew Phillip Maynard, 28

Braxton Scott Lipman, 33

David Jonathan Yarran, 23

Braxton Scott Lipman — wanted by Gold Coast police. Source: Supplied

David Jonathon Yarran — wanted by Gold Coast police. Source: Supplied

Andrew Phillip Maynard — wanted by Gold Coast police. Source: Supplied

Wanted for: Attempt to break into an ATM at Nerang in March this year. Damage was caused to the machine as a consequence of this attempt to steal money from the machine.