House fire at George Town
At approximately 0030 hrs on Saturday 10 November 2018, Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended a house fire on Agnes Street, George Town. The property in question had been unoccupied for some time. A Tasmania Fire scene Examiner later attended the scene and conducted an examination. The fire was deemed to have been deliberately. The…
Serious Pedestrian Crash, East Derwent Highway, Rose Bay
Police are calling for witnesses to a serious crash in Rose Bay this morning where a pedestrian was struck by a bus. Around 9.30am, a 65-year-old woman from Rose Bay was struck by a north bound blue Mercedes Benz bus on the East Derwent Highway, in the vicinity of Yolla Street. First aid was performed…
Concern For Welfare – Ryan Samuel Wilson
Police are concerned for the welfare 20-year-old Ryan Samuel Wilson, last seen in the Wynyard area on 5 November. Ryan is described as around 170cm tall, slim build, short brown hair, blue eyes and fair complexion. He is believed to possibly be in the greater Hobart area, travelling in a Silver Chery station wagon, registration…
Third person charged in relation to Deloraine burglary
A 38 year old man from Blessington has been charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery. The man is the third person to be arrested in connection to a violent home invasion and robbery at Deloraine in the early hours of last Friday morning. He has been remanded in custody to appear in the…
Police seeking witness to Newnham Service Station Armed Robbery
Police investigating an Armed Robbery at the United Service Station in Newnham Sunday night are calling for information from a witness at the scene. Around 6.30pm Sunday, a male entered the service station on George Town Road and demanded money from the attendant, armed with a firearm. He stole a computer from behind the counter…
Update – Inspector Darren Hopkins
Inspector Darren Hopkins is conscious, out of the Intensive Care Unit and recovering from his injuries following a light plane crash last month. His recovery is being managed in the Burns Unit of the Royal Hobart Hospital. “We are confident of a positive recovery over time,” Commander Brett Smith said. Tasmania Police…
Police investigate house fire at Rokeby
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire at Rokeby earlier this morning. Around 2am, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended the fire at 26/2 Joseph Street. The fire caused superficial damage to the inside of the unoccupied house, with an estimated damage bill of around $30,000. No one was injured in the fire.…
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…