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Mystery now 'major crime'
June 21, 2005
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THE mysterious disappearance of outlaw bikie Steven Williams was last night declared a major crime.
 
Major Crime detectives are now working in conjunction with detectives from Avatar - the police anti-biker task force - and Holden Hill CIB into the disappearance of Mr Williams from the Gepps Cross Hotel last Tuesday afternoon.
Police were looking for a possible suspect in the case as speculation mounted that Mr Williams was the victim of foul play.
 
Major Crime Detective Superintendent Peter Woite yesterday said the matter had been declared a major crime.
 
"We are erring on the side of caution and we ask Mr Williams to contact us and advise us that he is safe and well," he said.
 
Mr Woite said police had received information from a number of groups but would not give further details.
 
"We are conducting numerous inquiries in an attempt to locate his whereabouts," Mr Woite said. "It appears to be out of character for Mr Williams to be missing for this period of time."
 
Police also are awaiting results from forensic tests conducted on Mr Williams' white Ford Falcon found abandoned in the hotel car park.
 
Several leads are being followed in relation to the 38-year-old's disappearance a week ago with foul play appearing more likely with each passing day.
 
Threats allegedly made for Mr Williams not to publish a biography being written in conjunction with Melbourne criminologist Dr Arthur Veno are thought to be one possible motive. Dr Veno was not able to be contacted yesterday.
 
Mr Williams has previously told The Advertiser the book detailed his life and how he came to be the former boss of outlaw motorcycle club the Gypsy Jokers. Mr Williams passed in his club colours last year after being ousted as a leader by members.
 
Associates speculate that, among other things, it concerned his inviting scrutiny to the club by publicly speaking and breaking a strict code of silence and traditional club ways. Mr Williams continued to speak publicly against police and the State Government in defence of outlaw motorcycle clubs.
 
Anyone who has any information relating to Mr Williams' disappearance is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 0000 000 000.
 
Police have reiterated that information received will be treated in confidence and callers are able to remain anonymous.
 
 

 

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