Missing men near Cremorne – update
Two bodies have been recovered from Frederick Henry Bay in Southern Tasmania during an extensive air, sea and land search for four men missing following a fishing trip. Inspector Lee Renshaw said that four men – a 33 year old, a 32 year old and a 26 year old, all from Hobart, and a 35…
Commanders Certificate Of Appreciation – Mr Richard Gamble
Western District Commander, Tim Dooley, will tomorrow present a ‘Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation’ to Mr Richard Gamble who rescued a three year old child from waters in December 2015. On Christmas Day in 2015, 63 year old Mr Gamble, who is from Acacia Hills, was in Triabunna and observed a child struggling in the water…
Tasmania’s missing people – National Missing Persons Week
Tasmania Police is highlighting five missing person cases as part of National Missing Persons Week 2016 which launches today (1 August). Two recent and three long-term missing person cases are being highlighted this week: Angela Jeffrey, aged 53, was last seen at her home in South Road, Penguin at approximately 2pm on Wednesday 1 June…
Disturbance at Ivory Lounge Bar, Hobart
At about 1:20am on Sunday the 31st of July 2016 police were called to the Ivory Lounge Bar at 121 Collins Street Hobart in relation to a disturbance at those premises. As a result of the disturbance two males were taken to hospital one male has been released while the other person is still…
Trespass incident – Woodsdale
Police are following a particular line of inquiry following a trespass incident on Wednesday where trees were removed from land in Buckland Road, Woodsdale, in south east Tasmania. Police attended following a report from a member of the public of falling trees in the area. Police intercepted two men travelling in a vehicle near Hobart…
Offender Charged – Damage at the Glenorchy Police Station
A 35 year old Glenorchy man has been charged following an incident which resulted in $10,000 damage to several buildings including the Glenorchy Police Station. Members from Glenorchy CIB and Glenorchy Uniform launched an investigation following the incident. The offender was identified and subsequently located by Police in New Town at approximately 12.50pm on…
Freeride Surf and Street, Sorell – Burglary and Damage
Just after 5am this morning, the Freeride Surf and Street store on Station Lane, Sorell, was damaged and burgled. Information suggests three offenders rammed the front of the store using a red 4 door sedan, causing significant damage to the front of the business. Offenders have then entered the store and stolen a quantity of…
House Fire – Pioneer Ave, New Norfolk
A 15 year old and a 14 year old youth will be proceeded against following a house fire in Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk, in the early hours of Tuesday 26 July. The youths, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, will be summonsed to appear in the Youth Justice Court, each facing one count of…
Arson – 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale
Today marks the end of an investigation into a suspicious fire which occurred at 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale, on 27 June 2016. As a result of ongoing investigations by Bellerive CIB Detectives, 2 men and 1 woman have been charged with Arson. All three people are known to each other and have been bailed…
Driver sought regarding damage caused to Glenorchy Police Station
Glenorchy Police are seeking information regarding the identity of a man believed responsible for causing damage to the front of the Glenorchy Police Station. Just after 5.30am, a man parked a white Ford Falcon sedan at the Caltex Star Mart Service Station at 323 Main Road Glenorchy and entered the reception area. The man paid…