Man wanted over gas incident in Burswood

Tuesday, 30 October 2018 07:21

By Monique Passchier

Shayne Taylor is wanted over the incident. PIC: WA Police

UPDATE: Shayne Taylor has been located in Highgate.

He is currently in custody and is assisting police with their inquiries.

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A 45-year-old man is wanted for questioning over a gas incident in Burswood.

Emergency services were called to an address on Claude Street around 5pm on Monday.

Paramedics treated four people at the scene after a smell of gas in the area was reported.

Two other people were taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police are now looking for Shayne Andrew Taylor who was last seen near Claude Street.

He is described as about 165cm tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and greying hair.

Mr Taylor was last seen wearing ¾ length dark pants, dark coloured Nike runners and possibly wearing a white top.

Any members of the public who see Mr Taylor should not approach him, but call police immediately on 131 444.

Police are hunting a fugitive after a gas emergency in Burswood. @sunriseon7 @BecNicholls7 #perthnews pic.twitter.com/0s30TuxYai
— Matt Tinney (@Matt_Tinney) October 29, 2018

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