Woman charged in relation to Oatlands post office ATM burglary
A 32 year old Goodwood woman has been charged with offences relating to the Oatlands post office ATM burglary which occurred in the early hours of this morning. The woman has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 4 November on a range of charges including Being Found Prepared for the…
Concern for welfare – Mohamed Arina Anjong
Police and family have concerns for welfare for 80 year old Mohamed Arina ANJONG (also known as Frankie). He was last seen at 8pm on Monday in the Lindisfarne area and police were notified last night. Mohamed is likely to be driving a green BMW 318IS 1997 model (reg. FA5434)- similar to the…
Police issue reminder over pedestrian safety
Police have issued a reminder to everyone to look out for pedestrians to make sure our roads are safe for all road users. Acting Inspector Ben Duffey said that poor driving behaviour, including failing to comply with red and amber traffic control signals, was a major contributing factor to pedestrian crashes. “A number of…
Youths charged with an attempted robbery in East Devonport
Police have charged two youths after an incident which occurred on a recreational ground in Thomas Street, East Devonport on 29 September about 3.40pm. Two young males were playing soccer on the recreational ground when they were approached by the two youths who were carrying a small axe and knife at the time. The…
Youth charged after alleged armed robbery
At about 3pm on Monday the 30 September 2019 a male youth entered the St Vincent de Paul Society shop at Hurst Street, Bridgewater armed with a large spanner. The youth threatened staff for money before leaving empty handed. The youth then went into the Big Bargain Bottle shop and attempted to steal alcohol…
Medivac of injured bush walker – Waterfall Valley Hut
Approximately 7:44 pm on 29 September, Police were notified by a member of the public of a bushwalker suffering chest pain at the Waterfall Valley Hut, on the Overland Track. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated and attempted to reach the hut however due to inclement weather the helicopter was unable to reach the…
Evading car successfully captured using helicopter and road spikes
Just prior to midnight on Sunday 29 September 2019, police attempted to intercept a blue Holden Commodore on the Brooker Highway near Cleary’s Gates. That vehicle evaded police into Hobart City. The vehicle was then later located travelling south on the Southern outlet and it continued south on the Channel Highway past Snug, eventually turning…
AFL GRAND FINAL
Tasmania Police is preparing for what is expected to be a very busy day on Saturday 28 September as party-goers celebrate AFL Grand Final Day. While police wish for the general community to enjoy the football, unfortunately they see instances where excess alcohol consumption leads to serious injury or death on our roads, and…
National Police Remembrance Day
Police officers across the nation will stand together in solidarity today at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of officers who have fallen in the line of duty. “Today is an important and sombre day for all police jurisdictions across the nation as we pause to remember…
Burnie Police Station Escapee in custody
At approximately 4.40pm this afternoon, Thursday 26 September 2019, a 26 year old Irishtown man who had escaped from the Burnie Police Station earlier this week was arrested by Burnie and Devonport CIB Detectives in a vehicle at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal in Devonport. Also arrested at the time was a 58 year…