Type Status Location Last Updated
Community Update - Security - Remain Vigilant Unknown Porepunkah and surrounding areas including Myrtleford and Bright Last Sunday at 10:33 AM
This Community Information message is being issued for the incident at Porepunkah and surrounding areas including Myrtleford and Bright.
  • Victoria Police advises the search for armed offender Desmond Freeman (Filby) continues. 
  • To support this, the Mount Buffalo National Park will remain closed for a further period of time. We will advise when this is no longer the case. 
  • Given the extensive searches undertaken since 26 August, the advice to avoid travelling to Porepunkah has been lifted. 
  • Victoria Police advises those in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Triple Zero (000) or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. 
This Community Information replaces the following:
  • The Advice issued at 3:46 pm Saturday, 13 September.
  • The Community Information issued at 3:45 pm Saturday, 13 September.
If you see Desmond Freeman (Filby), call 000 immediately and do not approach the offender. 
What you should do:
  • If you are in the Porepunkah area, you must follow instructions of emergency services at the scene.
  • Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
Impacts in your area:
This message was issued by Victoria Police.

The next update is expected by 21/09/2025 10:40 am or as the situation changes. 

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  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
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