Arrest of second Queensland Operation Roam target
Police can confirm the arrest of a second Queensland target of Crime Stoppers Australia’s Operation Roam: Fugitive Hunt.
Nicholas Byrne, 46, handed himself in at Townsville police station just before 3pm.
Byrne was charged for offences against a child in 2010. He pled guilty to these charges but failed to appear for sentencing in Bowen.
He is now assisting police with their enquiries.
A full list of targets, including the four outstanding Queensland persons of interest, can be found at www.fugitivehunt.com.au
If these people are sighted, members of the public should call Triple Zero.
Anyone with information which could assist with the location of these people should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
