By Paul Millar
POLICE believe the net is closing around an ice addict on the run in Corio over the alleged abduction and probable murder of a Leopold man.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Moolap’s John Nelis as police seek to question him over the disappearance of Paul Kingsbury, a father of one.
Police have reported regular sightings of 31-year-old Mr Nelis in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Acting Inspector Boris Buick warned that Mr Nelis was “erratic, prone to violence and we believe that he is armed”.
“We think that we’re getting closer. He’s still around and he keeps putting his head up,” Act Insp Buick said.
Police believe that Mr Nelis had been house-hopping in the area but were unsure whether his hosts were hiding him willingly.
Mr Kingsbury, 27, was last seen in Larkins Lne, Moolap, in the early hours of 6 July.
Police believe he had been in contact with Mr Nelis before his disappearance. Mr Kingsbury’s bank account has remained untouched and his mobile phone unused since.
A police Fugitive Taskforce has been drafted in to boost local patrols in the search for Mr Nelis.
Act Insp Buick urged him to give himself up through his solicitor.
“We need him to give his account of what happened.
“We suspect that (Mr Kingsbury) is dead and that he met with foul play. We believe that (Mr Nelis) holds the key to why he has gone missing and possibly more.”
