NT: Teenagers flee from man with gun

AAP General News (Australia)
04-04-2010
NT: Teenagers flee from man with gun

DARWIN, April 4 AAP - Northern Territory police are searching for a man last seen holding
a gun by a road in a rural part of Darwin.

Two youths approached the man shortly before 9pm (CST) on Saturday, after seeing him
sitting in a roadside drain.

But they fled when they saw he had a gun.

A NT police spokeswoman said the two youths, aged 16 and 17, thought the man might
be in need of help when they saw him sitting "randomly" beside Wells Creek Road, Virginia.

The teenagers said the man was dazed-looking and had pointed the gun at them when they
asked if he was alright, Duty Superintendent Bruce Porter told ABC radio.

Police have been searching the area, but so far without success.

The man is described as of caucasian appearance, average build, about 50 years old
with a large bushy beard.

He was wearing jeans and a fluorescent orange shirt with a silver reflective cross on the front.

Police have asked for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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