Police manhunt for Ken Lilley continues in Perth’s northern suburbs
A man police fear could be armed with a gun has spent the night on the run in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Ken Lilley, 39, has eluded police since Tuesday afternoon when he abandoned his vehicle on Wanneroo Rd and Nowergup Rd in Nowergup as authorities tried to stop him.
He was last seen running into bushland.
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Police issued an urgent appeal for information about 2.45pm on Tueday, saying Lilley should not be approached.
7NEWS understands he is wanted over a robbery, assault and car theft.
“I am concerned ... he may have access to a firearm,” WA Police Minister Paul Papalia said on Wednesday, amid the ongoing search.
“It’s a really concerning matter and if anyone sees this man ... stay clear of him, report it to police and they’ll catch him and bring him to justice shortly.”
Specialist armed officers had swarmed the rural location, about 40km north of Perth, and the police helicopter tracked from above.
Police locked down about 10km of road to try to track him down.
Lilley is described as 178cm tall with a solid build and shaved red hair.
He has a cross tattoo on his left cheek, and was last seen wearing a red and white T-shirt.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
