Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate Stanley Turvey after evading police in the Shepparton area today.
Police were at a property in Katandra West as part of an investigation to arrest Turvey when he approached police armed with a firearm just after midday.
Turvey then fled the scene in a vehicle.
A short time later, a police unit lost control and rolled on Creighton Road in Katandra West.
Both officers received minor injuries and were taken to hospital for observation and have since been released.
Turvey then stopped at a random residence in Youanmite where he forced a male resident to drive him to Finley in NSW.
It is believed the male was then released in Finley and was not injured.
Police are releasing an image of Turvey in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information on his current whereabouts.
They are also appealing to Turvey to hand himself in at any local police station.
Members of the public are advised not to approach Turvey if he is sighted, but to contact triple zero (000) immediately.
Any other information that may be able to assist police to find Turvey should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au
