Hit and run Howrah – witnesses sought

Police are seeking assistance from the public who may have witnessed a collision between a female pedestrian and motor vehicle at the junction of High Street and Clarence Street Howrah approximately 10.30am today, Friday the 21st June 2013.

Abalone meat seizure

On Tuesday the 18/6/2013, Tasmania Police Marine officers intercepted a man with a large quantity of illegally taken abalone meat in the Launceston area. The intercept is the result of a targeted operation by marine officers, with assistance and information provided by other jurisdictions. The man, from NSW, was found in possession of a commercial…

Aggravated Armed Robbery Derwent Tavern

At approximately 6.20pm on Sunday 16/6/2013, police were called to the Derwent Tavern, Old Main Road Bridgewater in relation to an armed offender.

Burglary Australian Chainsaw Products

At 3.35am on Wednesday12 June 2013 there was a burglary at Australian Chainsaw Products, Connector Park Drive, Kings Meadows.

Release of ABS statistics

New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that Tasmania’s victimisation rate remains the lowest in the country for a number of offences. Recorded Crime – Victims Australia 2012 contains statistics on crime victimisation for a number of selected offences recorded by police for the 2012 calendar year. The latest survey shows that Tasmania’s…

Yacht burglaries

Hobart Police are currently investigating a number of burglaries from vessels berthed at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

Theft of CCTV cameras

The Launceston area has recently experienced an increase in the theft of CCTV cameras.

Operation Unification Conclusion

Operation Unification targeting illicit firearms has concluded, but members of the community are being reminded that an amnesty for handing in firearms remains in place permanently in Tasmania.

New Devonport Station Complex

The new state-of-the-art Devonport Police Station complex has opened its doors to the community.

New firearms database

Tasmania Police has this week implemented a new firearms database.

Tasmania Police is…