Media Releases
Police search underway for man allegedly breaching quarantine restrictions
Police are attempting to locate an Ulverstone man who is allegedly breaching home quarantine restrictions as a result of the COVID pandemic. Alex Bezemer, 22 years, is thought to be in the Devonport area and is believed to be driving a silver Ford Mondeo Wagon (similar to the model attached) with the Victorian registration…
Body located at Primrose Sands
Sadly, police and emergency services have this morning located the body of a man at Primrose Sands, believed to be missing 77 year old man Robert Lucas. The man’s body was located in scrub just off Primrose Sands Road by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew about 10.30am. There are no suspicious circumstances. The body was…
Tasmania Police launches new recruitment campaign
Tasmania Police has today launched its latest recruitment campaign, aimed at encouraging more culturally and linguistically diverse people to join the service. Education and Training Commander Rob Blackwood said it was important for Tasmania Police to reflect the Tasmanian community. “Just like the people who make up our community, Tasmania Police officers come from all…
Search continuing for missing Primrose Sands man
Police and emergency services are continuing to search for missing Primrose Sands man, Bob Lucas who hasn’t been seen since Tuesday. The 77-year-old did not turn up to a scheduled medical appointment on Wednesday, and police and his family are concerned for his welfare. Tasmania Fire Service and State Emergency Service volunteers are assisting Tasmania…
Man charged with high range drink driving
A 58 year old Sandy Bay man has been charged with high range drink driving and had his vehicle seized following a crash yesterday. Approximately 4:55pm yesterday, police intercepted the man who had got his vehicle stuck in a ditch on Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay. The man returned a breath alcohol reading…
Second major ICE seizure in three weeks
A 31 year-old man and 37 year-old woman have been arrested and charged following a significant seizure of methylamphetamine (ICE) yesterday with a street value of around $500,000. Members of Tasmania Police, with the assistance of the Spirit of Tasmania and Biosecurity Tasmania staff, intercepted two vehicles as they disembarked the Spirit of Tasmania…
Police conducting land and air searches for missing Primrose Sands man
Police are currently searching areas around Primrose Sands and Carlton Bluff in relation to missing 77-year-old Bob Lucas. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is being utilised in the search. Bob was last seen just before midday on Tuesday, 7 July on Tamarix Road, Primrose Sands wearing a light bone-coloured hooded jacket. He is about 172cm tall…
Concerns held for missing Primrose Sands man
Police are concerned for the welfare of 77-year-old Robert (Bob) Lucas, from Primrose Sands. Mr Lucas, who answers to Bob, is about 172cm tall with a slim build and is believed to be travelling on foot. Police are working to confirm when he was last seen, but understand it was in the Primrose Sands area…
Police investigating Ridgley home burglary
Police are investigating the burglary of a house in Circular Road, Ridgley on Tuesday. A variety of jewellery and a collection of valuable pre-decimal and uncirculated currency was stolen from the residence between 7:30am and 4:20pm. Anyone with information about the burglary or the location of the stolen property, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously…
Newnham man charged after discharging arrows in Invermay
Police have charged a Newnham man after he discharged arrows in the Invermay area this morning. Around 10.05am police responded to reports of a man discharging arrows from a recurve bow at houses on Invermay Road. Shortly after police searched the area and a 38-year-old man from Newnham was located and taken into custody. He…