Police investigate fire at George Town Motor Inn
A police investigation is underway in relation to a George Town structure fire early this morning which has been deemed deliberately lit. Police and the Tasmania Fire Service was called to a report of a fire at the George Town Motor Inn about 4.50am this morning. The fire was contained to the main…
Bandidos OMCG ride in Tasmania – update
Tasmania Police has been and will continue to be closely monitoring the Bandidos OMCG members during their stay in Tasmania. Criminal, anti-social or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated in our state and we expect OMCG members to drive safely on our roads and respect all traffic laws. Since the arrival of the Bandidos…
Devonport CIB investigate research facility burglary
Devonport CIB is investigating the burglary of a research facility at Forth overnight. Last night, a research facility in Forth has been broken into and several items have been stolen. These items include: – An IPad mini(rose gold) – A DJI Matrice drone – A Rededge Multispectral Camera – A Zenmuse X3 Camera…
Learner driver charged with speeding, drink driving – Operation Safe Speeds
A learner driver has been charged with speeding and drink driving after they were caught as part of Operation Safe Speeds enforcement activities yesterday. Senior Sergeant Ian Mathewson said that the driver was detected travelling at 107kmh in a 90kmh zone on the Bass Highway at Don near Devonport yesterday afternoon. “The learner…
Bandidos OMCG ride in Tasmania
Tasmania Police has developed a comprehensive operational strategy to respond to plans by Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, the Bandidos, to hold a National Run in Tasmania. The Bandidos have scheduled activities in Tasmania from 18 – 26 November. A smaller group of up to 30 Bandidos will travel to Southern Tasmania including overnight visits to Hobart…
Glenorchy Police target motor vehicle stealing
Police are targeting a recent and significant increase in motor vehicle burglaries in Hobart’s northern suburbs. The Glenorchy area has suffered in particular, with a number of matters reported in the area bordered by and including Tolosa Street and Chapel Street. Property targeted and stolen during the motor vehicle burglaries includes cash, wallets,…
Police Investigate Newstead Home Burglaries
Launceston CIB is investigating a series of home burglaries that have occurred in the Newstead area in recent weeks. Offenders have targeted homes during the day, whilst the owners are away from their residence. Money, cigarettes and a laptop computer have been stolen during this series. Affected streets include Olive Street, David Street and Wentworth…
Tasmania joins national day of action targeting speeding
Tasmania is today taking part in a national day of action targeting speeding – one of the major contributing factors in serious injury crashes and the number of lives lost on our roads. Police will be out in numbers today as part of Operation Safe Speeds, which is being held across the nation today…
Sex Abuse Allegation referral
Tasmania Police has received a referral of allegations of sexual abuse at a southern Tasmanian school. The referral was made by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The information will be assessed by Hobart CIB.
Search and rescue of Howrah man from Southern Ranges
At 7:00pm on Saturday 11/11/17 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue received information about a missing walker on the Moonlight Ridge Track in the Southern Ranges. A 74 year old Howrah man, who was walking with his wife, had become separated and lost whilst trying to locate a camp site. His wife subsequently made a mobile…