Police search for underwear-clad duo following cross-border pursuit

Authorities are actively searching for a 28-year-old Victorian man, Jayden Day, and an unidentified woman following a series of alleged crimes including a shooting, aggravated burglary, and a cross-border pursuit. The incident began near Mildura when police spotted Day driving a stolen dark-colored Bentley with a female passenger.

The pursuit extended into New South Wales before the pair abandoned the luxury vehicle near Trentham Cliffs. They then allegedly swam across the Murray River back into Victoria, where police lost sight of them. Authorities believe the duo may be seeking another vehicle and are likely on the lookout for clothing, as they were last seen partially clothed.

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They've obviously stripped off to swim the river, but I wouldn't be surprised if they'll be trying to find some clothes. How and where they get those is anyone's guess, but they wouldn't want to be wandering around in their underwear for much longer than they have to.

Superintendent Tom Nairn described Day as someone who actively avoids police capture and will do anything to evade apprehension. He urged the public not to approach the pair but to report any suspicious sightings immediately. Police have not confirmed if Day is armed.

Day is suspected of involvement in recent armed crimes in the Mildura area, including an aggravated burglary and shooting at a Hawthorn Grove home on May 28, where a 25-year-old man was grazed on the head by a discharged firearm. The offender reportedly fled in a white dual-cab ute. Additionally, Day and an associate are alleged to have assaulted a 61-year-old man with a crowbar at a Red Cliffs backpackers on Tuesday.

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He's not prepared to stop for police and he will do whatever he can to avoid being apprehended. That's why we're asking people not to approach, but just if they see someone or something they think is suspicious to ring Triple Zero and we will be there.