A murderer could be wandering Geelong after breaching parole, police have warned.
Fugitive Taskforce detectives urged anyone who encountered John Douglas Hartwick to stay away from him.
The 65-year-old was released from prison in November but his parole was cancelled last week after he breached conditions, police said.
Officers began searching for Hartwick after failing to find him at his Norlane property late last week.
Hartwick had a “history of violent offending”, with convictions for murder, armed robbery, assault and drug and firearm offences, police said.
He might still be “in the region”.
Police described Hartwick has 175cm tall with a thin build, grey hair and tattoos.
He was relying on a moon boot “to get around” after breaking his right ankle on 28 November, police said.
Anyone who saw Hartwick should phone triple-zero “immediately”.
Police urged anyone with other information about him to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to lodge a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
