Hobart CIB investigate burglary – 144 Macquarie St, Hobart
Hobart CIB is investigating a burglary at 144 Macquarie St, Hobart, overnight. Police were called to the building about 7am this morning following reports of a breakin to a number of floors in the building. Det Sgt James Semmens said that overnight offenders gained entry to the building via a stairwell. “Once…
Business Burglaries
Two men have been charged following three business burglaries allegedly committed overnight Wednesday 11 October 2017 into Thursday morning. Woody’s Roller World in Glenorchy; Coles Express in Brighton; and Lifeline Australia in Hobart. A door was jemmied at Woody’s and the mens have stolen a quantity of coins from various arcade gaming machines. They…
Fatal Two vehicle Crash, Domain Highway Hobart
Police Crash Investigators are calling for witnesses, following a fatal two vehicle crash on the Domain Highway, Hobart. At 7.10am, Police were alerted to a two vehicle crash involving a Toyota sedan and refrigerated rigid truck. A 33-year-old woman from Moonah was driving a Blue Toyota Altise from the Tasman Bridge towards the Brooker Highway. …
Police investigate arson – Dino’s Pizza, Claremont
Glenorchy CIB is investigating an arson at pizza shop in Claremont overnight. On the 10/10/17 at 1am police were called to a fire at Dino’s Pizza located at the Wyndham Road shopping complex, Claremont. On arrival the fire was well ablaze, Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished the blaze preventing it from spreading to…
Police rescue people from fishing vessel fire – Three Hummock Island
At about 5.30pm today (Monday 9 October 2017), police were notified via 000 of a fishing vessel on fire in the Hope Channel, to the south of Three Hummock Island. The fire started in the wheelhouse of fishing vessel ‘Japara’ and quickly spread to the galley. After attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful,…
Assault update- Clarence Foreshore Trail, Howrah
Police have identified the 14 year old male youth who was allegedly responsible for an assault which occurred on the Clarence Foreshore Trail yesterday (8 October 2017). The youth was questioned by detectives from Bellerive CIB and will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act. Police would like to thank members of…
Armed Robbery BWS Bottle Shop Bridgewater
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Bridgewater BWS bottle shop last night where an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. Around 8:30pm a man entered the Bridgewater BWS bottle shop brandishing a knife. He demanded staff give him money from the till and an undisclosed amount was provided, before he fled on foot…
Man charged with trafficking ‘ice’
A 34-year-old Moonah man has been charged with drug trafficking after a minor crash occurred in North Hobart yesterday and a series of raids by Southern Drug Investigation Services. Police allege a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’ was detected at addresses occupied by the man. Police allege the drugs are valued at…
Devonport Man Charged With Burglary And Stealing
Following a number of shed burglaries in the Devonport area over the last month, police have today arrested and charged a 40-year-old Devonport man with: 4 counts of Burglary 1 count of Stealing 2 counts of Trespass 1 count of Attempted Aggravated Burglary, and 1 count of Unlawful Possession. He was remanded in custody to…
Suspicious Fire At Gagebrook Uniting Church Community Centre
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Uniting Church Community Centre on Tottenham Road, Gagebrook, shortly after midnight last night. Damage to the building was extensive and it is likely the building will be demolished. Police urge anyone with information in relation to the fire to contact Bridgewater C.I.B on 6173 2010 or provide…