Police investigating Armed Robbery at Mowbray Pizza Hut
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Pizza Hut in Mowbray last night. Around 8.30pm police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Pizza Hut on Invermay Road after a man entered the store armed with a knife and demanded money. The man was provided with a quantity of money before fleeing…
Tasmania recognised at national search and rescue awards
The Tasmanians behind two challenging rescues have been recognised for their achievements at the national Search and Rescue awards. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) this week announced this year’s recipients of the National Search and Rescue Council’s (NATSAR) Australian Search and Rescue Awards which recognise outstanding contribution to search and rescue in Australia.…
Police Recruits engaging with young people
As part of their training, Tasmania Police recruits are spending the next two days leading a camp for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The overnight mentoring camp based at the Tasmania Police Academy not only helps the recruits develop their skills in engaging with young people, it provides a fun experience for…
Police investigating deliberately lit house fire in Gagebrook
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire on Ashburton Road in Gagebrook last night. Around 10.20pm emergency services were called to the unoccupied house which was well alight. Multiple crews from the Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the blaze, with fire investigators determining the fire to have been deliberately lit in several rooms. Anyone with…
Investigations continue into Coles Kings Meadows armed robbery
Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery which occurred at Coles supermarket in Kings Meadows last night. Police were called to the supermarket shortly before 8pm after a man filled a trolley with goods and attempted to leave the store. When confronted by a staff member the man produced a knife and threatened staff…
Armed robbery – Coles Kings Meadows
Launceston police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Coles supermarket in Kings Meadows on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Police were called to the supermarket shortly before 8pm after a man filled a trolley with goods and attempted to leave the store. When confronted by a staff member the man produced a knife…
Police confirm no suspicious circumstances in man’s death
Police have today confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances in the death of a 65 year old man in Hadspen yesterday. Police were called to the man’s sudden death in Rutherglen Village yesterday afternoon and a forensic examination of the scene was conducted as part of routine police investigations. “We would like to…
Body of man located in North-West bushland
Sadly, police can confirm the body of a man has been located in bushland near Elliott in north-west Tasmania. The body has yet to be formally identified however it is believed to be missing 49 year old Shane Keith Marshall. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult…
No charges re allegation of historic sex offences
Following an extensive investigation Tasmania Police can confirm that a 66-year-old Tasmanian man will not be charged in relation to historic sex offences. Advice was sought from the DPP who reviewed the available evidence and determined that given the constraints posed by the passage of time and the resulting impact on the evidence available, there…
Serious Crash – Ridgley Highway, Hampshire
A serious collision occurred this morning at about 9.55am on the Ridgley Highway at Hampshire, near the junction with Kingsclere Road. Police believe a silver Ford Econovan was being driven south behind a fully laden B-Double Kenworth tanker when the van pulled out to overtake. During the overtake, a north bound vehicle appeared. It is…