5.37pm: A Bingie resident said patrol cars and police four-wheel drives are involved in a search for what is understood to be a male fugitive.
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The resident said police were searching systematically, area-by-area, with the help of the Westpac rescue helicopter.
One elderly neighbour feared the heavily wooded terrain was hampering the search as vehicles could not reach all areas.
14.45pm: Emergency services are involved in a police operation near Coila on Wednesday afternoon.
A South Coast Police District spokesperson said Westpac Life Saver 23 was assisting police at Bingie Point on the afternoon of February 6.
Police are urging anyone in the area to contact Batemans Bay Police on 4472 0099 if they see anything suspicious.
More details as they come to hand.