Hooning Vehicle – Tolosa Park (3 Oct)
Glenorchy Police are investigating a report of a “hooning” vehicle at Tolosa Park on Friday 3rd October 2014 around 1.30pm. At the time of the incident there were large groups of people in the park and the driving was particularly dangerous. Police are seeking information from the public who may have witnessed the driving and/or…
Arrest – Richmond Bakery Attempted Armed Robbery (13 Sept)
Detectives from Bellerive CIB have charged a 36 year old man from Hobart in relation to the attempted armed robbery at the Richmond Bakery on the 13th of September 2014. The man was also charged with a number of driving and stealing offences from the same day. He will appear in Hobart Magistrates court at…
Lochaven Fatal Industrial Accident – Name Released
Police have released the name of the man killed in the accident involving a forklift in Burnie yesterday. Eric MARSHALL, aged 19 of Wynyard, died when a forklift he was operating rolled on him just before 2pm. Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
Update MVA Bass Highway Sassafras
Tasmania Police advise that the 66 year old male driver involved in the serious collision at the Caltex Service Station on the Bass Highway at Sassafras, died at the Royal Hobart Hospital last night. The male driver and sole occupant of the Mazda van collided with the rear of a parked Iveco Stralis B-Double combination…
Launceston thieves targeting cash and tools
Police are encouraging small and medium business owners in the Launceston area to bank their cash deposits and not to leave large amounts of cash on business premises. The warning comes after several businesses have been targeted in recent weeks and thieves have stolen several thousands of dollars in cash out of safes. In one…
Fatal Three Vehicle Collision – Bass Highway Devonport
At 10.53am this morning, 2/10/2014 a three vehicle collision occurred on the Bass Highway between Winspears Road junction and Anvers Chocolate. Crash Investigators believe that a white Hyundai which had been travelling east swerved to avoid colliding with a piece of furniture lying on the road. It appears that the Hyundai swerved towards the left…
Lochaven Fatal Industrial Accident Burnie
Just before 2pm on Thursday 2nd October 2014 emergency services were called to an accident at Lochaven Produce, located at Mount Street, Burnie. An 18 year old male operating a forklift died at the scene as a result of the forklift rolling on him. Ambulance Paramedics were unable to revive the male. Investigations are continuing…
Police apprehend Shop Ram Raiders
At 6:10 am this morning (2 Oct 2014), a blue Subabu Impreza stolen from Claremont, reversed into the shop front of the Ashbolt Store at Ashbolt Road, Lutana. Three men entered the store and attempted to make off with the cash register and food goods prior to being challenged by the store owners who reside…
Australian Search and Rescue Awards
An extraordinary rescue by Tasmanian Police officers is being recognised at the National Search and Rescue (NATSAR) Council dinner in Manly this evening. Three crew members were rescued from the stricken fishing vessel Jensannette near Maatsukyker Island, on 4th January 2014. Today the officers involved in the rescue will receive the Australian Search and Rescue…
Burglaries in Sisters Beach area
Police are urging people to lock their cars and to keep valuable items out of sight following reports of at least 12 motor vehicle burglaries in the Sisters Beach area last weekend.