Armed Robbery, Big Bargain Bottleshop Howrah
At 11:30 am today an Armed Robbery occurred at the Big Bargain Bottleshop at Howrah. Two offenders approached the front doors of the premises on a smaller capacity road bike that had light coloured front forks and very little fairings. Both offenders were wearing dark clothing and full faced helmets. The pillion got off the…
Police investigate fire at Cupania Street, Rochelea
Tasmania Police is investigating a fire at a vacant property at 3/24 Cupania Street, Rocherlea early this morning. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a small fire in the eaves of the property at around 1.30am. The fire was quickly extinguished with the unoccupied property receiving only minor damage. No-one was injured in the…
Evade Police – White Holden Commodore Ute
Police are seeking witnesses and information, including dash cam footage following a motor vehicle incident in Launceston last night. Police were conducting random breath testing on Elphin Road, near Lyttleton Street focusing on south bound traffic leaving the CBD. At approximately 7:50pm, a white 2010 Holden Commodore Utility with a hard top and silver mag wheels was observed…
CALL FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING HOONING INCIDENT AT CRASH SCENE
Police are calling for witnesses following a hooning incident at Lower Turners Marsh at a crash scene in which a young man was critically injured. Members of Northern Crash Investigation Services this morning conducted a scene survey of the Christmas Day crash site where a young man was critically injured on Pipers River Road…
Update – search for missing bushwalker in south-west
Police are reviewing the search for a missing experienced 76 year old bushwalker who is overdue from a one month trek in the state’s far south-west. James Hugh McLean, of Flinders Island, signed into the Huon Track walk in the Tahune area on 13 November and was planning to walk to Melaleuca before returning on…
Police investigate Bruny Island drone incident
Tasmania Police has interviewed the 37 year old drone pilot from Howrah who has been fully co-operative with police following an incident involving a drone on Bruny Island on Christmas Day. Police are currently obtaining witness statements and will then forward on to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). CASA is the regulatory…
Driver detected three times over the legal limit at 8 am
A 57 year old man from Wynyard has lost his licence for 12 months after being charged with a drink driving offence. He was 3 times over the legal limit. The driver was detected about 8 am by Burnie Police who were conducting a traffic operation in Cooee. He recorded a reading of 0.151%.…
Search for missing bushwalker in state’s far south-west continues today
Police are continuing to search for a missing experienced 76 year old bushwalker who is overdue from a one month trek in the state’s far south-west. Today police are searching the area using the Westpac Rescue Helicopter covering the tracks leading in and out of the area. James Hugh McLean, of Flinders Island,…
Serious crash – Pipers River Road, Lower Turners Marsh
Police are investigating a serious crash at Pipers River Road at Lower Turners Marsh which occurred yesterday. A green 1994 Ford Laser was travelling south on Pipers River Road, Lower Turners Marsh, approximately 200 metres north of 1690 Pipers River Road, about 3.50pm yesterday The driver was a 34 year old woman from Mount…
Man remanded in custody following evade
A 30 year old West Ulverstone man has been remanded in custody and had his vehicle clamped for six months following an evade incident in Launceston yesterday. About 10:50 pm on Monday 24 December 2018, members of Northern Road and Public Order Services attempted to intercept a black Holden Commodore sedan on Charles Street,…