Overview

• Victoria Police confirmed a planned operation in the Benalla–Goomalibee area, deploying specialist units and an armoured Bearcat.
• A property in Goomalibee was searched and a man was intercepted in Undera during related checks, according to police.
• Authorities later said the property was cleared and the intercepted man had no link to the investigation.
• The manhunt continues with more than 200 officers rotating through the region after an initial peak of nearly 500, with over 40 square kilometres searched.
• No confirmed sightings have been reported since August 26; a $1 million reward remains on offer and police advise vigilance while noting no immediate community risk.