Manhunt launched for alleged Irish fraudster with five aliases after he goes on run
wanted | “Police will allege Mr Connors has engaged in fraudulent activity across two countries and left devastated people in his wake”
Michael ConnorsThis is the Irish man police in Australia want to speak to whose various scams have left “people devastated”.A manhunt is underway for Irish national and alleged fraudster Michael Connors (25) who is accused of passport offences and multiple other charges across NSW and Victoria.Connors, who is also believed to be going under the names Craig O’Neill, Michael O’Brien, John Cash, Karl George Lynch and Joseph Blyth Kennedy, has most recently been spotted in a third Australian state.Having “dropped off the grid” according to Australian media, he was last seen in Brisbane, Queensland on March 15.Connors, who is described as is 168-175 tall, with blue eyes, a fair complexion, and red hair, has outstanding court matters in New South Wales and Victoria for burglary and fraud charges.Michael ConnorsThese relate to roof-repair scams whereby, police claim, he has allegedly preyed on vulnerable community members.AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Natalie Scott urged residents in Queensland to report any sightings of Connors to them and contact police if they had any information on his whereabouts.“The community plays a crucial role in reporting crime and helping police locate and apprehend offenders – they’re our eyes and ears on the streets,” Scott said.“Mr Connors has a history of alleged involvement in serious offences including burglary and roof-repair scams, where he has allegedly preyed on vulnerable community members.“Police will allege Mr Connors has engaged in fraudulent activity across two countries and left devastated people in his wake.”
