Man Charged With Arson Of Rokeby House
Police have charged a 46-year-old Rokeby man with arson following a fire on Luckman Place at Rokeby on 1 September 2017 where the house was totally destroyed. The man was bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 20 November 2017.
Advice to Shack Owners – Please check your property
Police Seek Owners of Property Items Police are investigating a number of aggravated burglaries which were committed between Hollow Tree, Arthurs Lake, Wilburville, Woods Lake, Cressy, Lamont and Woodsdale last Wednesday, 18th October. Investigating officers are urging people to check their shacks, or have their shacks checked by neighbours, as they believe that offences have occurred that…
Planned police exercise – Launceston
If you’re near Launceston CBD tomorrow morning and see a heightened level of police about – don’t be alarmed. Tasmania Police will tomorrow conduct the final in a series of active armed offender exercises in the vicinity of St John St from approximately 10am-4pm. Inspector Gary Williams said that members of the public may see…
Armed Robbery Charges – Elwick Hotel
Armed Robbery – Elwick Hotel Glenorchy Police charged a 32-year-old Glenorchy man with Armed Robbery following an incident at the Elwick Hotel in Glenorchy at around 2am this morning, Monday 23 October. Police allege that the man complied with the established security requirements of the hotel, initially. Upon entering the gaming area however, he produced…
Rebels OMCG update
Police are continuing to investigate an alleged serious assault at the Rebels OMCG Clubhouse in Burnett St, Hobart. Investigators, including Forensic Science Service Tasmania, were at the scene yesterday and will remain there again today. “The investigation is ongoing,” Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame said. “I can also confirm that police were called to assist the…
Armed Robbery Elwick Hotel Glenrochy
Armed Robbery Elwick Hotel Glenorchy Three people are assisting with police enquiries following an armed robbery at the Elwick Hotel, Glenorchy at approximately 1.55am this morning. A man entered the gaming area of the hotel and threatened staff members with a metal object, believed to be a crow bar, which he had hidden on his…
Armed Robbery – Caltex Service Station, Invermay
At 9.00pm on Sunday 22 of October 2017 a man entered the Caltex Service Station at 28-32 Invermay Rd, Invermay demanding cash. At the time he was armed with a knife. He left in possession of a quantity of cash, last observed heading in the direction of Elm Street. He is described as approximately 180cm tall,…
Overnight boating incidents
Jetski fatality Dunalley A 32 year old man from Dodges Ferry has died after a Jetski incident at Marion Bay overnight. Police were notified about 1am Sunday 22 October 2017 that the man had failed to return from a ride on the jetski. Friends of the deceased had started a search for…
Serious motor vehicle crash – Runnymede
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Tasman Highway at Runnymede over the weekend. Police attended a serious motor vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Break Me Neck Hill, Runnymede, about 4.40pm on Saturday 21 October. The two vehicle involved in the crash included a white Toyota Corolla hatch and a Silver Holden…
Searches in State’s south – update
The search for a 66-year-old man missing in the Duckhole Lake Track area at Strathblane since Saturday afternoon is continuing today but has been significantly scaled down. “We have consulted with international medical experts and sadly do not believe Mr Fairfax could have survived given his medical condition and the length of time he has…