Concern for Welfare – Valerie Pearl George
Police are concerned for the welfare of 54-year-old Valerie Pearl George of Devonport. Valerie was last seen at her home address in Devonport around 7:30pm last night. She is believed to be travelling in her car, a red Hyundai i20, registration H23QL. Valerie is described as average height, medium build, with light brown hair and…
Police investigation ongoing into armed robbery at Sandy Bay pharmacy
The police investigation is ongoing in relation to the armed robbery at the Discount Pharmacy on Sandy Bay Road around 2.55pm last Saturday afternoon. During the robbery, a woman entered the pharmacy armed with a syringe and needle and threatened staff. She was provided with a quantity of medications before she fled the store and…
Attempted Armed Robbery: McDonald’s Invermay
Northern CIB is investigating an attempted armed robbery of McDonalds Invermay last night. About 7.30pm Monday 16 September, a man, armed with a knife, entered the McDonalds Store, Invermay. The man approached the service counter and demanded cash from the staff. A number of patrons intervened and the offender ran from the store empty handed.…
Woman charged over Lauderdale house fire
A 33 year old woman has been charged with arson following a fire at a house in Bambra St, Lauderdale, yesterday morning. At 9:40am Monday 16 September 2019, police and fire services attended a residential fire at 18 Bambra Street, Lauderdale and found the residence well alight. The residence was unable to be saved…
Three charged with a series of crimes committed in Ambleside and Devonport
Devonport Police yesterday arrested three people in connection to a series of crimes in the Devonport area in the past week. The crimes relate to a number of stolen motor vehicles, motor vehicle burglaries, burglaries of out buildings at residences and the burglary of a residence. Police successfully resolved these matters after assistance from members…
Stolen Motor Vehicle/Firearm Offences – Gagebrook
A 26 year old Lenah Valley man is in custody following an incident in Gagebrook in the early hours of this morning. Approximately 12.30am on Monday 16 September, Bridgewater Police observed a silver Nissan Pathfinder travelling on the Bowen Bridge at Risdon. The vehicle evaded police and further checks revealed that the vehicle had been…
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…