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Missing person located
Monday, 21 May 2012 - 9:07am
Police advise they have spoken to Stephen Colbeck and there is no longer concern for his welfare.
Police Assistance Line 131 444
Monday, 21 May 2012 - 9:05am
The Police Assistance Line (131 444) is a national number for the public to contact police for non-emergencies. For example, call 131 444 to report irresponsible driving or a noisy party. 131 444 calls are charged at a local rate (except for mobiles).
International Missing Children's Day
Monday, 21 May 2012 - 8:40am
Children go missing all around the world everyday – some taken by the people they trust the most – a family member or parent. Friday, 25 May is International Missing Children’s Day, help bring them home.
Second youth charged over community centre fire
Friday, 18 May 2012 - 4:18pm
A second youth has been charged with arson following a fire at the Community Centre in Clarendon Vale in March.
Fraud investigation
Friday, 18 May 2012 - 11:55am
A 24-year-old Strahan woman will be proceeded against in relation to the theft and misuse of money from the Strahan Primary School.
Man charged with arson
Friday, 18 May 2012 - 9:54am
Hobart Detectives have charged a 35 year old South Hobart man with Arson as a result of a fire at a unit in Miles Street early this morning.
Drug and firearms seizures in North West
Friday, 18 May 2012 - 8:09am
Police searches in Turners Beach and Devonport have resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of crystal methyl amphetamine , some firearms, ammunition and clandestine laboratory chemicals and equipment.
Suspicious house fire Rokeby
Thursday, 17 May 2012 - 3:10pm
Approximately 10:15pm on Wednesday 16th May 2012 Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a house fire at Tollard Drive, Rokeby.
Pedestrian hit by car on Midland Highway
Thursday, 17 May 2012 - 3:00pm
A 30 year old man is in a critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal Hobart Hospital after being hit by a car on the Midland Highway this morning.
Youth charged over property and motor vehicle crimes
Thursday, 17 May 2012 - 10:19am
A 16-year-old youth has been charged in relation to property and motor vehicle crimes committed over the past two months.
Collision witnesses sought
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 - 9:19am
At 4.56pm 15 May 2012 Tasmania Police were notified that a two vehicle collision had occurred at East Devonport.
Charges after Burnie fire
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 - 9:06am
Approximately 0130hrs on May 16th 2012 two male youths entered a heritage train carriage at Marine Terrace, Burnie, and lit a fire.
Police officer to be reinstated
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - 12:17pm
The Police Review Board has directed the reinstatement of a police officer who was dismissed for drink driving.
Man charged in relation to Devonport shooting
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - 9:56am
Police confirm that a number of searches were conducted in the Devonport area in relation to the shooting of a 21 year old man.
Fatal house fire investigation
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - 9:55am
At 3am on Tuesday 15 May 2012, emergency services responded to a house fire at 11 Hookey Place, Rokeby.
Major haul of illegal drugs and firearms
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 3:21pm
Tasmania Police has seized illegal drugs with a street value of approximately two million dollars along with a large quantity of firearms and cash following a major investigation across Tasmania from Victoria.
Stabbing incident at Kings Meadows
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 2:02pm
A Kings Meadows man has died after being stabbed at a home in Kings Meadows on Sunday.
Walk Safely to School Day
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 11:18am
Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a community event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards
Monday, 14 May 2012 - 11:17am
Do you know of a program that has reduced crime and violence in your area? Nominations for the 2012 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards, recognising programs to reduce crime and violence in Australia, are now open.
Armed robbery, Launceston
Sunday, 13 May 2012 - 2:18pm
At about 11.00pm Sunday 13th May 2012 Launceston police were called to a report of an Armed Robbery in Launceston.
