As the search for Dezi Freeman continues, police have made an offer to anyone helping him. Photo: Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS

Police are pumping major resources into the search for Australia's most wanted man while extending an olive branch to those who might be helping him evade capture.

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As the manhunt for Desmond "Dezi" Freeman enters its 17th day, authorities are hoping a $1 million reward and the offer of protection against prosecution for anyone who may have helped the fugitive could lead them to a breakthrough arrest.

Freeman is accused of shooting dead policemen Neal Thompson

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