Police continuing to investigate multiple Launceston car thefts
Two people remain in police custody as investigations continue into multiple car thefts in Launceston overnight. A member of the public reported an attempted motor vehicle stealing near the Launceston General Hospital in Frankland Street about 1:30am. The offenders, believed to be two men, ran from the scene after being disturbed by the vehicle’s owner.…
Launceston man remanded for assault on off-duty police officer
A 22-year-old Launceston man was remanded in custody following an incident involving an off-duty police officer in the Launceston CBD on Friday night. The man appeared in an out of hours session of the Launceston Magistrates Court this morning charged with one count of Criminal Code Assault, 2 counts of Common Assault and one count…
17 year old driver detected speeding 58kmh over the limit
A 17 year old novice driver has had his vehicle clamped and will be summonsed to appear in court after being detected travelling at 58kmh over the speed limit. Police on mobile patrol detected a black Holden utility travelling at 148kph on Bridport Road, Pipers Brook about 12.45pm today. The vehicle was intercepted,…
Social media post
Police today carried out a search of a West Launceston property following a threatening social media post published this morning. Police spoke to a 30 year old man believed to be connected with the post and undertook a search of their residence. Police have determined there is no evidence of a credible…
Man charged over Burnie jewellery store burglary
Police have charged a 20-year-old man from Park Grove over the burglary of a Burnie jewellery store earlier this week. Following information received by members of the public, Tasmania Police searched a Park Grove address yesterday and located a significant amount of stolen property, including watches. The man has also been charged in relation to…
Police calling for public assistance following Riverside motorcycle evade
Police in Launceston are calling for public assistance to identify a motorcycle rider who evaded police on Monday afternoon. About 12:30pm on Monday, a silver motorcycle without a registration plate fitted refused to stop for police while riding on Chevron Place, Riverside. The motorcycle was a silver Japanese road bike with white rims and/or mag…
Second person charged over Sandy Bay chemist robbery
Police have charged a second person in relation to the Sandy Bay chemist robbery on Saturday, 23 May. A 27-year-old Hobart woman appeared in an out of hours court session last night, charged with Aggravated Robbery. She was remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in the Hobart Magistrates Court this morning.
Man charged in relation to Wounding at Weily Place, Bridgewater
Police have charged a 31-year-old Hadspen man in relation to a wounding incident at Weily Place in Bridgewater last night. The man has been charged with Wounding, Breach of Restraint Order, Destroy Property, and Breach of Bail. He will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court this morning.
Body of man located in Glenlusk bushland
Sadly around 10.30am this morning police discovered the body of a deceased man in bushland at Glenlusk. The body is believed to be that of missing Glenorchy man Robert Bruce Young. There are no suspicious circumstances. A formal identification will be conducted and a report prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s…
Police investigating Burnie jewellery store burglary
Police are investigating the burglary of a Burnie jewellery business overnight. A significant amount of Citizen brand watches were stolen from ‘My Jewellers’ on Mount Street, and the store’s front windows smashed, sometime before 7.30am today. Detectives in Burnie would like to speak to anyone who was in the Burnie CBD overnight, or early this…