Rider believed to be robber

Jason Burley

QPS

FUGITIVE armed robber Jason Niki Burley managed to evade police yesterday after he was spotted on Yeppoon-Rockhampton Road travelling at high speed on a motorcycle.

Police saw a man, whom they believe to be Burley, about 2pm and shortly afterwards on Norman Road in North Rockhampton.

Police followed him onto Musgrave Street heading towards the Rockhampton CBD.

A police intercept was attempted on Glenmore Road about 2.40pm.

The suspect stopped his motorcycle before doing a U-turn and accelerating away on the wrong side of the road.

Police decided not to engage in a pursuit and despite searching the area, further attempts to locate him were unsuccessful.

A warrant for Burley’s arrest was issued last Thursday when he failed to appear in for the fourth day of his armed robbery trial in Rockhampton District Court .

During the hold-up Burley pointed a hand gun at the head of a female staff member and demanded access to the safe.

The trial continued in his absence and a jury found him guilty of the armed robbery of SPAR Supermarket at Taranganba in February last year.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance with an olive complexion, of average build, 176cm tall and is 41 years old.

Police ask anyone who sees, or has any dealings with Burley to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or their local police station.