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Murder of
RICHARD AUGUST DOBROWOLSKI
$250 000 REWARD

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REWARD:
The Minister for Police and Corrective Services has approved a reward of $250,000 be offered for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Richard August DOBROWOLSKI.

INDEMNITY FROM PROSECUTION:
In addition, an appropriate indemnity from prosecution will be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.

The allocation of the $250,000 reward will be at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of the Police Service.

CIRCUMSTANCES:
At about 8.15pm on Monday, 31 March 1997, Richard August DOBROWOLSKI, 46 years of age, of 39 Ungerer Street, North Mackay went to investigate an intruder. His companion had observed this person earlier in the night hiding behind a large fishing boat stored in the backyard.

As they went behind the boat, the intruder emerged and pursued the pair to the rear stairs of the residence. As they retreated up the stairs DOBROWOLSKI received a shotgun wound to the back. He died shortly after. Investigations have failed to establish any motive for this brutal and senseless act

Any member of the public with information which could assist Police is asked to contact:

  • the Homicide Investigation Group, Brisbane, Phone (07) 3364 6122;
  • any Police Station; or
  • Crime Stoppers, Phone 1800 333 000.
Office of the Commissioner of Police,
BRISBANE

R. ATKINSON
COMMISSIONER

 

Last Updated: 09/12/2005