Planned vigils and events this weekend
Tasmania Police is aware of some vigils and demonstrations planned over the next few days in line with the Black Lives Matter movement. These events have been registered with police and are expected to be conducted peacefully and lawfully. “We support and appreciate Tasmanians having the democratic right to protest, provided this is done legally…
Let’s keep each other safe this long weekend
Police are calling on Tasmanians to keep each other safe this long weekend, as we enter Stage Two of our Coronavirus recovery. “We want people to enjoy themselves as they return to doing many of the activities Tasmanians love, like visiting shacks, going fishing and socialising in restaurants and pubs, but we all need to…
Police investigate deliberately lit fire at Invermay Road, Mowbray
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at the former ‘Charity Shop’ on Invermay Road at Mowbray around midday today. Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire prior to conducting a fire scene examination. The fire was determined to have been deliberately lit in a pile of furniture stacked at the front…
Attempted carjacking and stealing – Albion Street, Invermay
Police are investigating the attempted carjacking of a motor vehicle on Albion Street, Invermay around 11pm last night. Three men attempted to steal the car from an Invermay man by demanding he get out of the Toyota Camry that he was sitting in. Although the car was not stolen, the men attempted to pull a…
Police continuing to investigate multiple Launceston car thefts
Two people remain in police custody as investigations continue into multiple car thefts in Launceston overnight. A member of the public reported an attempted motor vehicle stealing near the Launceston General Hospital in Frankland Street about 1:30am. The offenders, believed to be two men, ran from the scene after being disturbed by the vehicle’s owner.…
Launceston man remanded for assault on off-duty police officer
A 22-year-old Launceston man was remanded in custody following an incident involving an off-duty police officer in the Launceston CBD on Friday night. The man appeared in an out of hours session of the Launceston Magistrates Court this morning charged with one count of Criminal Code Assault, 2 counts of Common Assault and one count…
17 year old driver detected speeding 58kmh over the limit
A 17 year old novice driver has had his vehicle clamped and will be summonsed to appear in court after being detected travelling at 58kmh over the speed limit. Police on mobile patrol detected a black Holden utility travelling at 148kph on Bridport Road, Pipers Brook about 12.45pm today. The vehicle was intercepted,…
Social media post
Police today carried out a search of a West Launceston property following a threatening social media post published this morning. Police spoke to a 30 year old man believed to be connected with the post and undertook a search of their residence. Police have determined there is no evidence of a credible…
Man charged over Burnie jewellery store burglary
Police have charged a 20-year-old man from Park Grove over the burglary of a Burnie jewellery store earlier this week. Following information received by members of the public, Tasmania Police searched a Park Grove address yesterday and located a significant amount of stolen property, including watches. The man has also been charged in relation to…
Police calling for public assistance following Riverside motorcycle evade
Police in Launceston are calling for public assistance to identify a motorcycle rider who evaded police on Monday afternoon. About 12:30pm on Monday, a silver motorcycle without a registration plate fitted refused to stop for police while riding on Chevron Place, Riverside. The motorcycle was a silver Japanese road bike with white rims and/or mag…