Police have discovered the vehicle of Kenneth John Giles, a 58-year-old man implicated in a shooting incident that occurred on January 7, which involved his partner, Tanya. The incident has prompted a nearly two-month-long manhunt in the rural area of Mullewa, located 445 kilometers north of Perth, where Giles allegedly fled after shooting Tanya in the hand. Despite extensive searches and a lockdown of the surrounding area, Giles has remained elusive.

The recent recovery of Giles's white Nissan Patrol ute near Mullewa has raised the stakes in the ongoing police operation aimed at apprehending him. Authorities have stated that they believe he is still armed and have suggested that he is utilizing his skills to avoid capture in the vast and remote scrubland surrounding the town. This region poses several challenges for search efforts, complicating matters for law enforcement in their pursuit of the alleged gunman.

As police continue their manhunt, they emphasize the threat that Giles may pose, particularly given his access to firearms—17 of which were seized in relation to this case. The pursuit to locate him has heightened community concerns and led to increased police presence in the area to ensure the safety of local residents amid fears that Giles could potentially strike again or provoke further violence as he evades capture.