Burglary and stealing from Corbs Liberty Service Station, Turners Beach
Devonport CIB is investigating a burglary and stealing from a service station at Turners Beach in the early hours of Sunday morning. “Around 2:20am yesterday, three offenders attended the closed and unattended Corbs Liberty Service Station on Forth Road, Turners Beach,” said Detective Constable Melissa Keygan. “The offenders entered the premises by smashing windows before…
Police Dive Crew members hone skills at Hobart Waterfront
Police Dive Squad members will participate in a practical exercise at the Hobart waterfront today as part of their training schedule for 2018. “Officers within the Search and Rescue Dive Squad undergo regular training in a range of marine environments to maintain a skill competency as per Australian Standards,” said Senior Constable Chris Williams. “Today’s…
Police urge Melbourne Cup fans to celebrate responsibly
Police are urging people planning on enjoying Melbourne Cup festivities tomorrow to celebrate responsibly. “Police want everyone to enjoy the festivities associated with Melbourne Cup tomorrow and urge people to drink responsibly and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said Acting Sergeant Ann Edge. “Melbourne Cup day is traditionally busy for police…
Dangerous driving – Bass Highway Somerset
At 6pm Saturday 3 November 2018, a black Jeep Patriot 4×4 was reported driving in a dangerous manner on the Bass Highway at Somerset. Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed this vehicle in the Somerset area at this time. If you saw the car, and/or have video footage of the vehicle’s driving manner,…
Update on Two persons arrested for violent home invasion and robbery at Deloraine
Police wish to advise that 2 persons arrested in connection with the violent home invasion and robbery at Deloraine earlier this morning have now been formally charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery. A 45 year old female and a 36 year old male, both from Perth, have been remanded in custody to appear…
Two arrested for violent home invasion and robbery at Deloraine
Police have arrested a man and a woman as part of an investigation into a violent home invasion in Deloraine this morning which resulted in a 56-year-old man being hospitalised with significant injuries. At around 7am, police and emergency services were called to a residence on Parsonage Street where the male occupant had been injured…
Police investigating two vehicle crash at Acacia Hills, Devonport
Police are investigating a two car crash at Acacia Hills near Devonport last night. At 5.20pm, emergency services responded to a crash at Cornwall and Sheffield Roads between a white Mitsubishi Triton ute and a red Ford Falcon. One person was trapped in the utility and required extraction by emergency services. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter…
Hobart man charged over Bunnings wounding
A 33-year-old man from Hobart has been charged following a wounding incident at Bunnings Warehouse Glenorchy last Friday, where a man received non-life threatening injuries. The man has been charged with wounding and a number of other offences including motor vehicle stealing, aggravated burglary and common assault. He has been detained in custody and will…
Police issue warning over construction sites in Devonport
Police are reminding people to safely lock away power tools at construction sites following recent burglaries of houses under construction in the Devonport area and surrounding suburbs. “We would like to warn all building contractors that power tools are being targeted and we strongly advise that any items of value shouldn’t be left at unoccupied…
Two car crash – Bass Highway Christmas Hills
Approximately 4:20pm on Monday 29th of October 2018 police and paramedics were called to attend a two car crash on the Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town. The crash resulted in the Bass Highway being closed at the scene temporarily with delays experienced by commuters for approximately two hours. Indications are that one vehicle attempted to…