Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 31-year-old man alleged to be using online dating applications to meet women before assaulting and robbing them.
Since July 2020 John Dennis Gurney (pictured) has been linked to a number of serious offences including assault, robbery, fraud, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing occurring between Brisbane and Rockhampton.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Mr Gurney relating to failing to appear in court on a matter from 2019.
Police have received a number of reports of the man allegedly targeting women through social media, where he stays with them a number of days before stealing property and leaving. He has been allegedly detected using the women's credit cards at various locations following his departure.
His last known location was Agnes Water this morning (August 21) where it is believed he departed on a bus.
He is described as Caucasian, around 180cm tall with a muscular build, blue eyes and brown hair. Gurney has a rose tattoo on his neck as well as tattoos on his shoulders, arms and hand.
Police have also released CCTV of an incident in West Gladstone where a stolen debit card was allegedly used to make a number of purchases.
Police are urging anyone who may see the man not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately or call Policelink on 131 444 with information regarding his previous whereabouts.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
