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Monday, 4 July 2022 - 4:38 pm.

Two car crash – Howick and Wellington Streets, Launceston

At around 1pm today, police and emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Howick and Wellington Streets in Launceston. A blue Ford station wagon traveling west on Howick Street and a blue Toyota van travelling south on Wellington Street collided in the middle of the intersection. The Ford was driven by an…

Monday, 4 July 2022 - 4:23 pm.

Youth charged with three separate incident in Hobart, Sandy Bay and Dodges Ferry

The youth apprehended in relation to three separate incidents in Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Dodges Ferry, on Friday, has been charged with Armed Robbery, Attempted Armed Robbery, Attempted Aggravated Carjacking and Stealing. The youth will be proceed against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act and will appear in court at a later date.

Monday, 4 July 2022 - 11:23 am.

Driver caught speeding by 70km/h

A 49-year-old Strahan man has had his vehicle clamped and will appear in court, after being caught driving more than 70km/h over the speed limit. Police detected the grey Holden Commodore travelling at 171km/h in a 100km/h zone about 12:30pm on Friday. The car was travelling north between Strahan and Zeehan, and police intercepted the…

Sunday, 3 July 2022 - 11:07 pm.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle – Main Road, Glenorchy

An 83 year old male from Goodwood is in the Royal Hobart Hospital after being struck by a vehicle when crossing Main Road, Glenorchy on Sunday the 3rd of July 2022. The crash occurred at approximately 5.40pm when the male pedestrian was struck by a silver Nissan station wagon, travelling in a northerly direction. Emergency…

Saturday, 2 July 2022 - 9:42 pm.

Aggravated Armed Robbery Sandy Bay

At about 6.40pm a robbery occurred at a business in Sandy Bay.  Two females entered a store armed with a box cutting knife, confronted an employee and stole a small quantity of cash. Uniform Police and Detectives were on the scene in a matter of minutes and a short time later located two youths nearby.…

Saturday, 2 July 2022 - 5:07 pm.

Report of Aircraft in Danger Tasman Peninsula

At about 4.05pm Police received a credible report of an aircraft landing in the distance on the water in the area of Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula.  It was suggested that the aircraft may have crash landed. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated as well as Police ground units and Ambulance Tasmania.  Local vessels…

Saturday, 2 July 2022 - 12:58 pm.

Update – Attempted Armed Robbery- Woolworths CBD

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in relation to the matters at Woolworths CBD and the Touch of Asia restaurant in Sandy Bay yesterday.  As a result of this mornings media release, the suspect has been identified and police are continuing their investigations. #Please note, this matter is now in relation…

Saturday, 2 July 2022 - 10:19 am.

Attempted Armed Robbery – Woolworths CBD

Around 4:20pm, a male, approached staff at Woolworths CBD and demanded money whilst holding a Stanley knife.    No money was taken and the offender ran from the store when security approached him. No one was injured.   The male is described as being in his early 20s, wearing a red hooded jumper with a…

Saturday, 2 July 2022 - 9:36 am.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Wesley Vale

Serious Crash – Vehicle Rollover Two people were taken to the Mersey Hospital after a serious crash on Moorland Beach, Wesley Vale, last night. Abut 9:15pm a flat tray ute rolled while being driven on the sand. Two people who were riding in the tray of the ute were injured, one 17 year old youth…

Friday, 1 July 2022 - 8:41 pm.

Fatal Crash East Tamar Highway Mowbray

At approximately 2:45 pm today a crash occurred between a truck and Mercedes sedan at the intersection of East Tamar Highway and University Way. As a result of the crash an 80 year old man from Launceston who was the driver and sole occupant of the Mercedes has died at the scene. Investigations are continuing…

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