Bushfire at Paradise
At approximately 4:30pm on Monday 11th January 2016, police were advised of a vegetation fire at Paradise, where a “Watch and Act” alert had been issued by the Tasmania Fire Service. As a result police attended the incident and consulted with the Tasmania Fire Service. Police would like to advise members of the public that…
Missing Person Update – Graham Johnstone
Land based searches continued over the weekend just passed, in respect of missing Launceston man, Mr Graham Johnstone. Those searches were unsuccessful in finding any trace of Mr Johnstone or the vehicle in which he was last seen travelling. Police have received a good response to appeals for information regarding sightings of Mr Johnstone, but…
Two men found deceased on boat – Prince of Wales Bay
At approximately 8.45am on Monday the 11th January 2016 Tasmania Police and emergency services were called to a boat moored at Prince of Wales Bay at Derwent Park near Hobart following a report that two men had been found deceased. A 58 year old Newnham man and a 56 year old Mowbray man were…
Suspicious Fire Moonah
Suspicious Fire – 71 Albert Road, Moonah On 10th January 2016 at approximately 3.30pm, a suspicious fire was lit at the rear of 71 Albert Road, Moonah. A number of vehicles were destroyed as a result of the blaze. Information is being sought from members of the public who may have any information in relation…
Tas Fire Service Equipment Stolen
At around 2.30pm on Saturday 9 January 2016 the Tasmanian Fire Service attended a grass fire at Dover Street, Mowbray. During efforts to extinguish the fire, a standpipe and hose were deployed on Dover Street. Whilst fire crews were attending to the fire the standpipe and hose have been stolen. The theft of the…
Theft of historic brass plaques from Clark Dam
Police are seeking information from the public about the theft of two historically valuable bronze plaques from the Clark Dam at Butler’s Gorge near Tarraleah. The plaques commemorate the naming and opening of the Clark Dam in 1952. They are approximately 60cmx 45cm and 60cm x 75cm. They were stolen between 8 December, 2015 and…
Stealing from Jewellery Store, Elizabeth Street, Hobart
At about 1:30pm on 6 January 2016, a man entered a jewellery store situated in Elizabeth Street, Hobart and stole a tray of jewellery valued at $9400. The man had spoken with employees at the store prior to grabbing the tray and fleeing. No demands or threats were made. As a result of investigations…
Drowning Somerset Beach – Esplanade Somerset
At approximately 5.50pm on Thursday the 7th January 2016 Tasmanian Ambulance Services and Tasmania Police were called to the Somerset Beach in relation to a report that a mother and her two daughters had found themselves in difficulty whilst swimming at the Somerset Beach, and that the mother had been dragged from the water and…
Police seeking public help in locating stolen Triumph motorcycle
Overnight on Christmas Eve 2015, a black Triumph Tiger 800 motorcycle was stolen from Country Club Tasmania at Prospect Vale. Police have released three photographs of the motorcycle and are seeking public assistance to locate it. Any information concerning the motor cycle can be forwarded to Detective Senior Constable Troy Smith, Launceston CIB on…
Devonport Cup Update of Police Operations
Police were present in large numbers again to ensure a safe and successful 2016 Devonport Cup at Tapeta Park yesterday. With a larger crowd in attendance police were kept busy ensuring public safety throughout the event, including traffic movements to and from the racecourse. The results of the police operations were: Random Breath…