A police information van has not resulted in new leads on the mysterious shooting of cyclist Kelvin Tennant, but the Armed Crime Squad remains determined to solve the crime.
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Five members of the squad maintained a presence throughout Saturday in the centre of Myrtleford, with Mr Tennant’s motorised bicycle on display next to the van.
It was the same bike the 72-year-old Ringwood man was riding along the Myrtleford-Everton Rail Trail on Saturday, February 18 when he was shot in the chest and head as he passed Burgoigee Creek crossing about midday.
Detective Senior Constable Robbie Brain said while the incident happened closer to Everton, the Myrtleford Farmers Market was chosen as an ideal location to set up an information van.
“We’re here today knowing a lot of locals are out and about,” he said.
“We’ve been asking for information and people have come forward to say they were driving on the day, but didn’t see anything.
That little piece of information might help us ... people out there know something
- Detective Senior Constable Robbie Brain
“The Great Alpine Road is busy, so there would have been people driving up and down that road at the time; they’re the ones we really want to come forward.
“They might have just caught a glimpse of a car, but that little piece might help us – it’s the little bits that build the bigger picture.”
The car that pulled up alongside Mr Tennant has been narrowed down to a dark blue sedan, but there were no further descriptions of the model or the person who got out and fired multiple shots with a pistol.
Senior Constable Brain said the grandfather was lucky to survive, having only required surgery to remove shrapnel.
“I’ve investigated some strange cases, but this one is definitely different,” he said.
“It’s the location, in the middle of the rail trail, that stands out.
“People out there know something and we’re appealing to them to get in contact with us.”
Myrtleford resident of 25 years Bob Mitchell said the random attack had a major impact on the town.
“People started to think about it (not riding) – people were shocked,” he said.
“I just couldn’t believe it, that this poor bugger riding along the rail trail was shot.
“There’s good people here, I would think if anyone knew anything they would say something.”
If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
