Media Releases
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…
Police continue search for person of interest – Dawsons Siding Road, Dulverton
Devonport CIB is continuing to search for a person of interest in relation to a police operation conducted in the Dawsons Siding Road, Dulverton area yesterday. On Monday 5 April 2021 members of Devonport CIB attended a rural address in the area of Dawsons Siding Road, Dulverton to locate and arrest people believed to…
ATV crash – Forestry area off Deep Creek Road, Wynyard
Around 3.20pm today, police and emergency services attended a single All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on Forestry Land located off Deep Creek Road at Wynyard. The 27 year old male rider was attempting to traverse a steep incline when the ATV has lifted from the front causing it to roll back throwing the rider off…
Police investigating firearm discharge – Poplar Parade, Youngtown
Police are investigating two firearms discharges in Youngtown overnight that damaged two unoccupied vehicles parked on Poplar Parade. The first incident was reported at 8.50pm on Saturday, where the rear window of a Subaru was destroyed. The second incident was reported around 7.20am this morning, where the rear window of a bus had been damaged…
Woman Injured in St Leonards Shooting
About 9.30pm on Thursday 1 April, Launceston Police responded to a report of a shooting incident that occurred on St Leonards Road, St Leonards. It is believed that the woman was driving a vehicle on St Leonards Road at approximately 9.25pm on Thursday evening when she pulled to the side of the road. At that…
Police Seize Stolen Vehicles and Firearms
Launceston Police seized vehicles, firearms, drugs, cash and stolen property from a residence in West Launceston last night. Detectives from the Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch and officers from the Northern Road and Public Order Service attended the address and searched for stolen property. During the search, police located two stolen vehicles – a 2017 Toyota…