Missing person- Honey PURIRI aged 29 years
Police and family hold concerns for the welfare of Honey Karma Atareta PURIRI aged 29 years. Honey was last seen in the Magra area on the afternoon of Saturday 18 November 2017. Honey is described as 160cm tall, of medium build with black long curly hair. Anyone that may see Honey, or have any…
Tractor fatality – Kettering
Sadly, a 3 year old boy has been tragically killed after he was hit by a tractor on a private property at Kettering last night Police and emergency services were called to the Kettering property about 7.30pm. Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police are investigating the…
Waverley Man Charged With Evade Police
Police have charged a 30-year-old Waverley man with Evading Police with Aggravating Circumstances following an incident in Launceston this morning. Around 10:30am police attempted to intercept a red Toyota hatch in the Coles carpark on Charles Street. The driver of the vehicle evaded police by ramming the marked police car and collided with an unoccupied…
Police investigate fire at George Town Motor Inn
A police investigation is underway in relation to a George Town structure fire early this morning which has been deemed deliberately lit. Police and the Tasmania Fire Service was called to a report of a fire at the George Town Motor Inn about 4.50am this morning. The fire was contained to the main…
Bandidos OMCG ride in Tasmania – update
Tasmania Police has been and will continue to be closely monitoring the Bandidos OMCG members during their stay in Tasmania. Criminal, anti-social or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated in our state and we expect OMCG members to drive safely on our roads and respect all traffic laws. Since the arrival of the Bandidos…
Devonport CIB investigate research facility burglary
Devonport CIB is investigating the burglary of a research facility at Forth overnight. Last night, a research facility in Forth has been broken into and several items have been stolen. These items include: – An IPad mini(rose gold) – A DJI Matrice drone – A Rededge Multispectral Camera – A Zenmuse X3 Camera…
Learner driver charged with speeding, drink driving – Operation Safe Speeds
A learner driver has been charged with speeding and drink driving after they were caught as part of Operation Safe Speeds enforcement activities yesterday. Senior Sergeant Ian Mathewson said that the driver was detected travelling at 107kmh in a 90kmh zone on the Bass Highway at Don near Devonport yesterday afternoon. “The learner…
Bandidos OMCG ride in Tasmania
Tasmania Police has developed a comprehensive operational strategy to respond to plans by Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, the Bandidos, to hold a National Run in Tasmania. The Bandidos have scheduled activities in Tasmania from 18 – 26 November. A smaller group of up to 30 Bandidos will travel to Southern Tasmania including overnight visits to Hobart…
Glenorchy Police target motor vehicle stealing
Police are targeting a recent and significant increase in motor vehicle burglaries in Hobart’s northern suburbs. The Glenorchy area has suffered in particular, with a number of matters reported in the area bordered by and including Tolosa Street and Chapel Street. Property targeted and stolen during the motor vehicle burglaries includes cash, wallets,…
Police Investigate Newstead Home Burglaries
Launceston CIB is investigating a series of home burglaries that have occurred in the Newstead area in recent weeks. Offenders have targeted homes during the day, whilst the owners are away from their residence. Money, cigarettes and a laptop computer have been stolen during this series. Affected streets include Olive Street, David Street and Wentworth…