Media Releases for all 2021
Two people located deceased as part of ongoing search for overdue vessel
Sadly police can confirm two of the people that were onboard the overdue vessel in North West Tasmania have been located deceased. The body of a woman and a man were located earlier this afternoon on the shore near Table Cape. The police search is ongoing to locate the boat and third person who was…
North West search for overdue vessel resumed
The search for an overdue vessel in North West Tasmania has now resumed. Aerial and sea searches are underway with two police boats and a Westpac Rescue Helicopter now deployed to the area. Police search teams assisted by SES are on the ground are conducting a coastline search. Police ask any member of the community…
North West search update
Sea and aerial searching for an overdue vessel in North West Tasmania will temporarily suspend overnight, with police vessels and aircraft concluding at sundown and resuming at first light tomorrow morning. Police will continue to patrol the coastline overnight for any sign of flare sighting or emergency signal from the vessel. Police thank members of…
Significant search ongoing for overdue vessel in North West Tas
A significant search is ongoing on the Bass Strait in North West Tasmania for an overdue vessel with three people on board. “Significant resources are continuing to search an extensive area between Devonport and Table Cape, including Three Hammock Island, for a vessel with three people on board which failed to return from a day…
Search for boat missing near Wynyard
Police are seeking public information as significant resources search the Bass Strait between Wynyard and Rocky Cape for a 17ft Caribbean half cab vessel that has not returned from a trip yesterday afternoon with three passengers on board. The yellow and white vessel entered the water around noon yesterday at the Wynyard Boat Ramp, anticipated…
Claremont truck crash
A 34 year old Truck driver sustained minor injuries and several residents narrowly avoided injury after a truck lost control and crashed into an occupied house at Claremont last night. Just before 10:00pm on Sunday 17th October 2021 the 16.5 tonne tip truck was being driven Northbound on the Brooker Highway when it lost control…
Youth charged after producing a firearm in the Launceston CBD
A 16-year-old youth from Mayfield has been charged with attempted armed robbery and firearms offences after allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old youth in the Launceston CBD approximately 9.30pm on Saturday. During the altercation a pistol was allegedly produced. The 17-year-old youth was taken to the Launceston General Hospital where he received treatment for minor injuries. The…
Police continue to enforce Southern Tasmanian lockdown
Police are continuing to enforce Southern Tasmanian lockdown restrictions to help keep our community safe. Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said that a total of 1135 vehicles had been checked at road check points on main arterial roads since 6pm on Friday, with a total of 90 vehicles turned around. “Police remain out on patrol to…
False reports on social media
Police are aware there have been false reports circulating on social media regarding an alleged COVID-19 matter today. The verified facts are: Police received a report about 2pm today. Subsequent inquiries determined the report was false.
Police to enforce Southern Tasmanian lockdown
Police are out in force reminding people in southern Tasmania to abide the lockdown requirements and stay home, to keep themselves and others safe from COVID-19. Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said that a number of road check points were now in place on main arterial roads, and police were out on patrol to ensure people…