Man missing after jumping into croc-infested Fitzroy River while running from police in Rockhampton

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A man is missing after jumping into the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton while being chased by police. The 36-year-old man ran from officers who were attempting to execute an arrest warrant at an East St address about 6pm on Thursday. He was chased along East St and Victoria Pde before jumping into the river.

“It will be alleged the man entered the Fitzroy River while attempting to evade police,” police said. A search involving police boats and helicopters has failed to locate him. The search is continuing on Friday morning. The Fitzroy River is a known crocodile habitat, with a 4.5m animal removed from the waterway in July. More to come ...

 

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