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Wednesday, 5 December 2018 - 2:15 pm.

Police investigate thefts of emergency services equipment

Police are investigating the thefts of emergency services equipment in Launceston earlier this week.   On Sunday night, a Tasmania Fire Service vehicle was entered at South Launceston and equipment worth about $8000 was stolen. On Monday night, a State Emergency Service vehicle was entered at Newstead with equipment worth about $3000 stolen.   The…

Tuesday, 4 December 2018 - 3:35 pm.

Police actively seek information regarding missing St Helens man

Police continue to actively seek information on the whereabouts of missing 52-year-old St Helens man John Norrish.   Acting Inspector Ben Kromkamp said that police have been following up every sighting reported, whether it be via social media, Crime Stoppers or the public attending a local police station.   “Cases like this are complex because…

Tuesday, 4 December 2018 - 2:31 pm.

Police remind business owners of fake $50 notes circulating

Tasmania Police is reminding businesses in the greater Hobart area to be vigilant following reports that a number of fake $50 notes continue to be circulating. The $50 notes look like the legal tender but are distinctively fake and have noticeable Chinese characters printed on both sides. The volume of the transactions is not large,…

Tuesday, 4 December 2018 - 2:01 pm.

Police confiscate hooning ute in Burnie

  Police have today confiscated the green Ford ute responsible for the dangerous driving behaviour in Wiseman Street, Burnie on Sunday night and are working to locate the driver.   The ute, which has been heavily posted on social media, has been confiscated for a minimum period of six months.   “Not only is it…

Monday, 3 December 2018 - 4:48 pm.

Man wanted after motor vehicle incident

Police are searching for a 35 year old Hobart man following a motor vehicle incident in Glenorchy this morning. Police were attempting to take the man into custody in relation to breach of bail matters when he evaded police in a green Holden Camry registration number DQ4648 in Windsor St, Glenorchy, about 11am today.  …

Monday, 3 December 2018 - 4:41 pm.

Man seriously injured after tree collapse

Police and emergency services were called to attend the eastern side of the Launceston Cataract Gorge after a tree fell on a man working in the area about 1.45pm today.   The 51year old man was one of two workers in the vicinity inspecting a drain unrelated to the tree.  It is understood the tree…

Sunday, 2 December 2018 - 9:59 pm.

Two Vehicle Crash at West Kentish Road, Sheffield

Devonport Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash between a campervan and a motorcycle, which occurred approximately 4:21 pm on Sunday the 2nd of December 2018 on West Kentish Road at Sheffield. Initial investigations indicate that both vehicles were travelling south on West Kentish Road, when the campervan has indicated to turn right into…

Saturday, 1 December 2018 - 7:10 pm.

Seeking assistance regarding missing St Helens man – John Thomas Norrish

Police are still seeking assistance from the public regarding the whereabouts of 52 year old John Thomas Norrish of St Helens. Mr Norrish went missing from the St Helens area on the 27th of November and is described as being around 174cm tall, slim build, fair complexion and with a long and pointed brown beard. …

Friday, 30 November 2018 - 8:35 pm.

Charges laid – Primrose Sands incident

Further to the earlier release, detectives from Bellerive CIB have now interviewed and charged a 46-year-old Primrose Sands man with the following crimes: Causing Grievous Bodily Harm Wounding Aggravated Assault. The man has been detained and will appear in an after-hours sitting of the Hobart Magistrate’s Court on Saturday 1 December 2018. Anyone with information…

Friday, 30 November 2018 - 4:13 pm.

Police investigate Primrose Sands wounding incident

Bellerive CIB is continuing to investigate an incident at Primrose Sands early this morning in which two men received head injuries.   A 46 year old Primrose Sands man is in custody and assisting police with their ongoing inquiries after the man, a 31 year old Midway Point man and a 26 year old Primrose…

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