Invermay News & Lotto and Mowbray Pizza Hut robberies
Launceston CIB continue to investigate these robberies that occurred between 3.45pm and 4.05pm on Saturday the 12th of January 2019. Det Insp. John Parker said that the robbery at the Invermay News and Lotto involved the offender mencacing staff with a screw driver and demanding monies. The robbery at the Mowbray Pizza Hut 20 minutes…
Shed fire in Bishop Street New Town
At 11:50am today Police and Tasmania Fire Service were alerted to a fire in a shed at the rear of a property in Bishop Street New Town. The shed was completely engulfed by fire when emergency services arrived on scene. The fire was quickly contained and did not spread to other buildings on the property…
Marine Police detect recreational fishermen with undersize and excess abalone and rock lobster
On Saturday the 12th of January 2019, Marine Police detected three males, aged in their 30’s, diving at Sisters Bay, Southport. The males were intercepted and they were found to be in possession of excess and undersize abalone. The fish were seized and the males will be proceeded against for a number fisheries offences. A…
Armed robberies in Launceston area
On the 12th of January 2019 two armed robberies were committed in the Launceston area. The first occurred at 3.45pm in Invermay at the Invermay Newsagency. The second 15 minutes later at the Pizza Hut at Mowbray. No persons were injured in either incident. An undisclosed sum of money was stolen. Police are following a…
Male shot in leg in Kings Meadows
At approximately 7:30pm on Friday 11 January 2019 police responded to reports of a gunshot in Pinkard Street, Kings Meadows. A 26 year old man from Nunamara had received a gunshot wound to his thigh. The man’s injuries are not considered life threatening. Investigations into the matter are continuing and police are following a specific line…
Persons assisting police in regards to two separate burglaries
Burglary of Caltex Service Station George Town Two males aged 39 years and 24 years have today been charged by Launceston CIB in regards to a burglary of the Caltex Service Station at George Town on the 7th of January 2019. Both males will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court. Police are asking that members…
Hobart CIB investigates Macquarie St incident
Hobart CIB is investigating an incident during which a woman sustained non-life threatening injuries following a disturbance in Macquarie St, Hobart. Around 1pm today, police responded to a report of an injured woman in Macquarie Street, Hobart. The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries after a disturbance at a nearby residence. She taken by…
Update – Home Invasion and Robbery – Kay Street, Kings Meadows
Launceston CIB is continuing to investigate a home invasion that occurred at 7.10am on Wednesday 9 January 2019. Acting Det Insp. John Parker stated that police were following up on a number of leads in relation to an older small red sedan or hatchback that was seen in the area of Janet and Kay…
Police officer charged
A 42 year old male police officer from the North West of the state has been charged with one count of maintaining a sexual relationship with a young person. The offence is alleged to have occurred over a period from 1996-1998 prior to him joining Tasmania Police. The officer has been suspended from…
Devonport Cup behaviour
Devonport Police were generally pleased with crowd behaviour at this year’s Devonport Cup and later in the Devonport CBD. Acting Inspector Anthea Maingay said that three people were arrested inside the venue for public order related offences. “Considering there were more than 5500 people attending, crowd behaviour was excellent,” Acting Inspector Maingay said. Several liquor…