Jonathan Dick: Search for accused killer continues after false sighting

A man has been wrongly identified as one of Australia’s most-wanted fugitives in images released by Victoria Police.

Jonathan Dick, 40, is accused of brutally killing his brother, David, with a samurai sword in the car-park of a Melbourne shopping centre in February last year.

He vanished without a trace for 18 months, before allegedly attacking a former school friend with a hammer last month.

Today, Victoria Police released images of a man thought to be Dick in the CBD.

Investigators tonight issued a correction, saying the man in the photos was not the accused killer.

“The Homicide Squad have tonight spoken to a male who came forward as a result of the release of images believed to be of Jonathan Dick in the Melbourne CBD,” a police spokesman said.

“Investigators have confirmed that this person is not Jonathan Dick, but is the male depicted in the images released.

“Police are continuing the search for Jonathan Dick and repeat their call for public assistance in identifying his current whereabouts.

“Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.”

Dick’s mother, Carol, spoke to 9NEWS last week, describing herself as a “broken woman” as she pleaded for Jonathan to come forward.

Read more: 'I'm a broken woman': Mum's plea to fugitive 'most wanted' son

Dick has a Caucasian appearance, is about 176 centimetres tall with a solid build, and has mousy brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved hooded top with white writing on the back and blue jeans.

Police have previously conceded his appearance makes it easy for him to “blend in”.

Anyone who spots Jonathan Dick is urged to not approach him, but dial Triple Zero immediately.