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Thursday, 28 September 2017 - 8:32 am.

Police prepare for AFL Grand Final day

Tasmania Police encourage footy fans to do the right thing this Saturday if they’re planning to have a few drinks while watching the AFL grand final.   Extra police officers will be out and about to tackle drink driving on the roads and antisocial behaviour in CBDs and around bars and pubs.   Acting Inspector…

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 4:44 pm.

Investigations continue over Elwick Hotel armed robbery

Glenorchy CIB is appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at Elwick Hotel in the early hours of Monday morning.   While a 19 year old man has been charged in relation to the incident, investigations are continuing.   Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the green Mitsubishi Mirage (Registration DZ8469) which…

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 11:51 am.

Armed Robbery – Elwick Hotel Glenorchy man charged

Glenorchy CIB have charged a 19 year old man from Risdon Vale in relation to the armed robbery allegedly committed at the Elwick Hotel at 3am on Monday 25 September 2017.   The man was charged with Motor Vehicle Stealing, Stealing, Armed Robbery and Unlawfully Set Fire to Property. The man was detained for court…

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 10:35 am.

Bridgewater CIB investigate Old Beach burglaries

Bridgewater CIB is investigating a number of vehicle and house burglaries that occurred in the Old Beach area earlier this week.   Tasmania Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Old Beach area during the late evening of Sunday 24 September and the early hours of Monday…

Monday, 25 September 2017 - 5:21 pm.

Elwick Hotel Armed Robbery – Investigations Ongoing

Police have released images obtained from CCTV footage as part of ongoing investigations into an armed robbery at the Elwick Hotel this morning. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said: “Detectives have released an image of the suspect’s car and also a firearm discharged by the man”. The Subaru was stolen from West Hobart last night and…

Monday, 25 September 2017 - 11:29 am.

Glenorchy CIB investigate alleged armed robbery – Elwick Hotel, Glenorchy

Glenorchy CIB is investigating the alleged armed robbery of the Elwick Hotel in Glenorchy during the early hours of this morning. A person concealing their face entered the Elwick Hotel on Main Road Glenorchy about 2.55am this morning and produced a firearm.  The person demanded money and then fled.   The person may have been…

Sunday, 24 September 2017 - 5:34 pm.

Stolen Vehicle and Evade Police in Launceston

At 8.48am on 24/09/17 Police observed a 25yr old woman from Beauty Point driving a stolen Holden Commodore on Invermay Rd, Invermay. The vehicle evaded police and a short time police deployed road spikes to immobilise the vehicle.  The vehicle continued driving including on the incorrect side of the Northern Outlet into the Launceston CBD.…

Saturday, 23 September 2017 - 9:39 pm.

One year old boy removed from Gold Coast hospital found in Tasmania

  A one-year-old boy who was removed from the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland on Thursday has been located safe and well with his two-year-old brother in Tasmania.   Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.   No persons have been charged and Queensland Police maintain carriage of this investigation.  …

Saturday, 23 September 2017 - 4:37 pm.

Man charged with armed robbery – ANZ Bank, Mowbray

Launceston Detectives have charged a 29 year old male of No Fixed Address with THE Armed Robbery of the Mowbray Branch of the ANZ Bank on Friday 22 September 2017. The male was arrested by uniform police around 4am this morning when a police officer recognised the male as the offender whilst speaking to him…

Friday, 22 September 2017 - 3:06 pm.

Police investigate armed robbery – Mowbray bank

Launceston CIB is investigating an armed robbery at the ANZ Bank, Mowbray, this afternoon.   Police were called to the bank, in Invermay Road, about 1.55pm today.   Police allege a man entered the bank armed with a knife and demanded cash from a teller and a customer.   The offender left the premises with…

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