Police remain concerned for the welfare of Billy Ray Waters
Police are continuing to work to establish the movements of 19-year-old Billy Ray Waters who was reported missing to police on 11 August. “As part of the ongoing investigation to locate Billy, police continue to conduct enquiries to establish Billy’s movements since he was last seen,” said Detective Sergeant Darren Turner. “Enquiries overnight have established…
Concern for welfare – Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters
Tasmania Police is concerned for the welfare of missing Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters. Billy, 19, was last seen walking in the Invermay area on or about Thursday afternoon 8 August. Police were notified late on Sunday 11 August and began inquiries. Billy is described as 175cms tall, of slim build, with below shoulder length…
Search for missing man underway
A search is currently underway in the Bridgewater area for missing man, Gatbel Gatwech, also known as Tot Tarir, aged 33 of Hobart. Inspector George Cretu said that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a marine vessel was being used to search the Bridgewater area, including the Jordan River. Gatbel was last seen on…
Driver disqualified, vehicle clamped after high speed detection
A 39 year old driver has had his vehicle clamped after being caught speeding at 180km on the Bass Highway between Ulverstone and Devonport. Police from Western Road and Public Order Services detected a late model VW Golf hatchback travelling at 180km/h in a 110km/h speed zone on the Bass Highway between Ulverstone and…
Concern for welfare – Gatbel Gatwech
Police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate missing person Gatbel Gatwech,also known as Tot Tarir, 33 of Hobart. Gatbel was last seen on foot in the Bridgewater area about 6.30pm on Sunday 4 August. Gatbel is of Sudanese appearance, slim build and was last seen wearing a black and red…
Police charge Glenorchy man with weekend crime series in Hobart
Police have charged a 22-year-old Glenorchy man with a series of crimes in Hobart over the weekend. Police will alleged that on Saturday the man was responsible for: Burglary of a motor vehicle at the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus. Burglary of a motor vehicle in Fitzroy Place, Sandy Bay. Burglary of a residence…
Men missing in Central Highlands overnight located by rescue helicopter
Two men missing in the Central Highlands last night were located and rescued by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter this morning. Around 10pm last night a concern for welfare was raised for two missing Devonport men aged 70 and 94 years. They had reportedly been driving in the Great Lake area early in the afternoon but…
Missing Tasmanians Highlighted During National Missing Persons Week 2019
Tasmania Police is highlighting seven Tasmanian cases as part of National Missing Persons Week which starts today. “During Missing Persons Week we aim to raise awareness of missing people and seek information from the public that would help police to locate those that are missing,” said Sergeant John Delpero of the Tasmania Police Missing Persons…
Man died as result of crash at Boat Harbour
Sadly a 60-year-old man from Sisters Beach has died as a result of a serious crash between a truck and a car at Boat Harbour on Monday. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Serious Crash – Bass Highway, Boat Harbour
Police are investigating the cause of a serious crash in Boat Harbour this morning. Around 9.20am, police responded to a report of a crash between a truck and a car on the Bass Highway. A white Mitsubishi sedan was stationary on the Bass Highway intending to turn right into Blackabys Road. At this time, a…