Shorewell man charged with several matters including motor vehicle stealing in Somerset
A Shorewell man has been charged with several matters including the theft of a vehicle recovered in Somerset this morning. Around 6.50am this morning, a red 2016 Ford Everest was reported stolen to police. Information from the public indicated that the vehicle was travelling on East Cam Road near Somerset and police resources, including a…
Greenbanks Industrial Estate Hooning Charges
Bridgewater Police have commenced targeted operations this weekend at the Greenbanks Industrial Estate to deter hooning behaviour on the streets. As a result: A 17 year old Old Beach youth was charged with operating a vehicle in an unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or sustained loss of traction; and A 20 year old Glenorchy man…
Man located safe and well after Glengarry search
A 40 year old Launceston man reported lost on Wednesday afternoon in thick bushland in Glengarry (32 kilometres north west of Launceston) has been located safe and well. The man had been walking with a friend when he became separated at approximately 5:00pm on Tuesday 2 February. The man attempted to find his own way…
Infringements issued for failing to wear face masks at Hobart Airport
Tasmania Police continue to provide a presence at Hobart Airport. Part of their duties with Biosecurity Tasmania Officers is to monitor all people at the airport, to ensure that they adhere to the direction made by the Director of Public Health in relation to the mandatory wearing of face masks. The direction to wear a…
Robbery – New Norfolk Hotel
Police are seeking information in relation to a robbery committed at the New Norfolk Hotel in High Street, New Norfolk yesterday evening. Just after 9.00pm on Tuesday 2nd February, two males entered the hotel via the Steven Street entrance and walked into the gaming area. One male offender has entered the gaming register area of…
Police searching for stolen Mitsubishi Triton and caravan
Police are seeking public assistance following the theft of a Mitsubishi Triton in Stowport yesterday. During the evening, police were conducting enquiries in relation to earlier reported incidents involving a stolen Toyota Landcruiser from Launceston and a stolen Jayco caravan from Somerset. The Toyota Landcruiser was observed in the Burnie area and an attempt to…
Longford Motorcyclist detected at 101 km/h over the speed limit
A 25 year old Longford man has been arrested after being detected by police riding a motorcycle at 101 km/h over the speed limit in Wellington Street, Longford on Tuesday 26 January. At 6:00pm that day, police detected a black Suzuki motorcycle travelling at 161 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The motorcycle evaded police…
Claremont Vehicle Fires
Detectives from Glenorchy CIB are investigating the circumstances surrounding several vehicles being deliberately set alight on Main Road, Claremont last night. Information suggests that one vehicle had been targeted by an unknown person, however as a result of a container of fuel catching on fire, three nearby vehicles have also been damaged extensively by fire.…
Investigation Update – Great White shark death
Tasmania Police, along with members of the Department of Primary Industries Water and Environment, have concluded their investigation in the taking of a Great White shark in the Smithton area on the 9th of January 2021. Three people have been interviewed regarding the matter. The file will be assessed by the Office of the Director…
Man charged with Murder of Reedy Marsh resident
Police have this afternoon charged a 47-year-old man from Waverley with the Murder of Reedy Marsh man Michael Hawkes on Tuesday night. The man remains in police custody and will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at 4pm today. Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr Hawke’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.