Man Charged with Armed Robbery
A 31 year old man has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery following an incident in Brisbane Street, Launceston this morning. Just after 8:30am today, it is alleged a woman was approached by a man who threatened her with a knife, before taking her handbag. The man was then taken into custody by…
Evade Police Incident in Bridgewater
At 11:45am today, police attempted to intercept a vehicle on the East Derwent Highway at Bridgewater, in relation to a speeding offence. This vehicle evaded police and was observed to drive in a dangerous manner on the East Derwent Highway at Bridgewater. It was last seen turning into Scott Road at Bridgewater. The vehicle involved…
Couple Rescued from Lake St Clair
Yesterday afternoon, a local group of two walkers aged in their 60’s activated a Personal Locator Beacon from the shores of Lake St Clair. The man and woman had just finished a 10 day traverse in that area and were kayaking to the Visitors Centre when they encountered difficulties in the severe weather conditions. At…
Man charged after firearms discharge
A 35 year old East Devonport man has been charged after a firearm was allegedly discharged in public. Yesterday at 12.15pm, police attended Canning Drive, East Devonport after receiving calls in relation to a firearm discharge. Witnesses reported that a man had exited a vehicle and was seen to shoot a round towards the…
Police investigate Mayfield incident
Police are investigating after a report of a disturbance in Mayfield and a shot being fired into the air. Launceston Police responded to a neighbourhood dispute in Lawson Street, Mayfield at approximately 7:00pm last night. Upon arrival, police located two damaged houses and numerous people in the street. Investigations were conducted and witness…
Armed Robbery in New Town
Police are investigating after an alleged armed robbery at New Town yesterday afternoon. At 4:45pm on Friday 9 April, police received a report of three women who had stolen some property from the Kmart store in Risdon Road, New Town. It is alleged that when the women were challenged, one of the women has produced…
Serious Crash, Huon Road, South Hobart
A 64-year-old Glebe man is in Hospital following a crash this morning at South Hobart. The crash occurred around 7am when the 64-year-old man was riding a bicycle down Huon Road with a group of three other riders. A black 2016 Toyota Corolla has attempted to turn left into Hillborough Road, colliding with the cyclist. The…
Man Charged – Attempted Armed Hold Up, Moonah
A 38 year old West Moonah man has been charged with attempted armed robbery following an investigation by Glenorchy Police. He will face the Hobart Magistrate’s Court today at 10am. Just after 3:00pm yesterday, police received a report of a man acting suspiciously on Main Road, Moonah. Shortly afterwards the male has entered a…
Man in Custody Following Moonah Incident
A man is in custody following an attempted armed hold up at a business on Main Road, Moonah this afternoon. Just after 3:00pm, police received a report of a man acting suspiciously on Main Road, Moonah. Shortly afterwards, he entered a business where it is alleged he produced a weapon and threatened the female staff…
Operation Crossroads Comes To A Conclusion
Police are urging all motorists to concentrate on the roads as Operation Crossroads comes to a conclusion. While there were many examples of responsible driving, police detected a significant number of offences for speeding, inattentive driving and mobile phone use. “With the Easter Operation Crossroads concluded, police would like to congratulate the majority of road…