Police hunt for Brandon Van Lee, who’s been on the run for 20 years

Police are trying to locate Brandon Van Lee by releasing this progression image which depicts how he may look after 20 years on the run.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Brandon Van Lee who has been on the run from police for more than twenty years.

Lee, whose birth name is Van Sang Nguyen, was due to face trial at the County Court in 2003 for multiple deceptions.

It is believed Lee has created a number of aliases, to obtain drivers licences and open fraudulent bank accounts.

His aliases include: Vu Trang Tran, Van Sanh Nguyen, Vu Thanh Tran, Hung Thanh Le, Loang Hoang Tran, Long Hoang Tran, Vu Nguyen, Van Lo Nguyen.

Lee is Asian with black hair, brown eyes and a thin build.

He is known to frequent Melbourne’s CBD along with Richmond, South Yarra, St Kilda, Mulgrave, Glen Waverley, Hawthorn, Broadmeadows, Moorabbin, Reservoir, Cheltenham, Balwyn, Mitcham Camberwell, Healesville, Lilydale and Altona North.

Investigators have released an age progression image which depicts how he may look after 20 years on the run from police.

Anyone who has other information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au