By Shelby Brooks
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have arrested a man as part of the investigation into missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
The 55-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested about 5.30pm Monday 22 November and will be interviewed by police this morning.
Carol and Russell were last heard from on 20 March 2020 when they were camping in the Wonnangatta Valley.
Russell left his Drouin home on 19 March, collected Carol from her home in Pakenham in his white Toyota Landcruiser, and then travelled via Licola spending one night at Howitt High Plains before heading into Wonnangatta Valley on 20 March.
Russell was last heard from on 20 March via HF radio stating he was at Wonnangatta Valley in the Victorian Alps when he made the call.
Campers found Russell’s vehicle with signs of minor fire damage at their campsite, which was completely destroyed by fire, near Dry River Creek Track in the Wonnangatta Valley on 21 March.
Police said the investigation into the matter remains ongoing and further information will be released when operationally appropriate to do so.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppers.com.au.
