Suburban street is forced into lockdown after 'threats are made to a 'number of people' – as two are rushed to hospital

  • A suburban Perth street was forced into lockdown at about 5pm on Monday 
  • Police allege man made threats to a 'number of people' at property in Burswood
  • They have released image of man they believe can assist with investigation 

By Zoe Zaczek For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:00 EDT, 29 October 2018 | Updated: 09:40 EDT, 29 October 2018

A suburban street was forced into lockdown after alleged threats were made to a 'number of people'. 

Emergency services were called to the disturbance in Burswood, Perth, at about 5pm on Monday evening.

Police are still investigating the incident and could not confirm the nature of the threats and how many people were threatened.

Emergency services were called to the disturbance in Burswood, Perth, at about 5pm on Monday evening

Emergency services were called to the disturbance in Burswood, Perth, at about 5pm on Monday evening

According to Fairfax Media, a man entered a property Claude Street where he allegedly made threats to a group of people inside the home.

There was a smell of gas on the premises and a number of people were treated at the scene by St John Ambulance officers.

Two people were taken to hospital.

The street was put into lockdown and it's believed the man evaded police.

Police have since released an image of Shayne Andrew Taylor in the hope members of the public can assist in locating the man. 

Mr Taylor, who was last seen in the vicinity of Claude Street, will reportedly be able to assist police in relation to the disturbanc.

Police have since released an image of Shayne Andrew Taylor (pictured) in the hope members of the public can assist in locating the man

Police have since released an image of Shayne Andrew Taylor (pictured) in the hope members of the public can assist in locating the man

The 45-year-old is described as approximately 165cm tall, a medium build with brown eyes and greying hair.

He was seen in dark coloured Nike runners and three quarter length dark pants.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Mr Taylor but notify police immediately. 

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.    

It is understood Mr Taylor, who was last seen in the vicinity of Claude Street, can assist police in relation to the disturbance in Burswood

It is understood Mr Taylor, who was last seen in the vicinity of Claude Street, can assist police in relation to the disturbance in Burswood

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