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…
Police investigate home invasion and robbery Kings Meadows
Launceston CIB is continuing investigations into a home invasion and robbery that occurred in Kay St, Kings Meadows at 7.10am on Wednesday morning. Investigators would like to thank members of the public who provided information in relation to this matter. They are following up some of this information and are particularly interested in finding out…
Home invasion and robbery Kings Meadows
Launceston CIB is investigating a robbery that occurred in Kay Street, Kings Meadows at 7.10am this morning. Police allege two male offenders wearing balaclavas forced entry to the premises and assaulted and threatened the 23-year-old female occupant. It is believed that they were looking for a male occupant of the premises who was not present.…
Youths detained
In response to a statement released today by Mr Michael Mansell, Tasmania Police can confirm that two youths were held in custody during an investigation into allegations of burglary and stealing offences. All legislative and procedural matters were adhered to in regards to the youths’ detention and subsequent presentation before court; including contact with family…
Police seeking information regarding alleged assault, South Burnie
Detectives are appealing for information regarding an alleged assault between two males on the intersection of Strahan and Edwards streets, South Burnie, about 6am this morning. Detectives would like to speak with members of the public who may have been in the area at the time and have not yet talked with police. Anyone with…
Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant – Launceston
Tasmania Police responded to a report of the sudden death of a three-month-old male in Launceston on Sunday 30 December 2018. At this stage police are satisfied that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and the matter is being treated as a Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant and will be subject to…