iPads stolen from Devonport school
Devonport CIB is investigating a burglary at Hillcrest Primary School on 17 September in which a number of the school’s iPad devices were stolen. Police conducted a number of searches in the Devonport area which resulted in the recovery of some of the devices. Police have charged two Devonport youths in relation to…
Hobart businesses warned of fake $50 notes circulating
Tasmania Police has issued a warning to businesses in the greater Hobart area following reports of a number of counterfeit $50 notes circulating. The notes are distinctively fake and have apparent Chinese characters printed on both sides. Police are reviewing CCTV footage at a number of businesses to identify suspects. The volume of…
Launceston Police confiscate car for evading police
Approximately 2:40pm on Wednesday the 20th of September 2017 police on patrol in the Launceston Central Business District attempted into intercept a 17 year old Trevallyn woman on York Street for driving whilst using her mobile phone. Police approached her whilst she was stopped at a red light, however, she accelerated away and collided with…
Three men charged over 4WD thefts
Three people have been charged with a series of offences following a four month police investigation into at least 70 4WD thefts across the state. Det Sgt Michael Callinan said that a team of detectives from Hobart, Glenorchy and Bellerive Divisions conducted investigations over some months to dismantle the alleged theft ring, where vehicles…
Hobart Airport emergency management exercise
An emergency management exercise will be conducted at Hobart Airport on Wednesday 20 September between 1pm – 4pm. Travellers and members of the public should not be alarmed by the training exercise, which will involve a heightened level of emergency services vehicle activity. Every two years, management of Hobart Airport is required by…
Fatal two vehicle crash – West Ulverstone
At approximately 6.50pm on Sunday 17 of September 2017, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Ambulance were called to the junction of Penguin Road and Westland Drive in West Ulverstone in relation to a crash between a Nissan utility and a Yamaha motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle was thrown from the bike when it collided with…
Motorcycle crash – West Tamar Highway, Legana 16/9/17
About 5:50 pm on Saturday 16 September 2017, a motorcycle travelling north on West Tamar Highway failed to negotiate the roundabout at Acropolis Drive. The rider, a 41 year old male, was conveyed to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition and later flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. Initial investigations indicate…
Incident at Midland Highway Brighton Friday 15 September 9.30am
Tasmania Police would like to thank the members of the public who assisted police in the apprehension of an offender on the Midland Highway at Brighton this morning. A 29 year old man who was attempting to flee from police, entered a motor vehicle that had stopped in the vicinity and attempted to take control…
Harley Davidson rider evaded police – Motorcycle seized for 6 months
HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDER WHO EVADED POLICE LOCATED AND ARRESTED – MOTORCYCLE SEIZED FOR 6 MONTHS At about 3pm on Thursday 14 September 2017 a Harley Davidson motorcycle evaded Police in John Street East Devonport following an attempted interception. The rider, who was wearing a vest associated the Bandidos OMCG with the word ‘Prospect’ on the…
Two Men Charged Following Police Operation In Ulverstone
Police have charged two men with multiple offences following a significant police operation and subsequent arrests in Ulverstone yesterday. A 27-year-old Burnie man has been charged with Aggravated Burglary x4, Attempted Aggravated Burglary x2, Burglary x5, Arson, Motor Vehicle Stealing, Stealing x11, Possess Firearm in Contravention of Firearm Prohibition Order, Stealing Firearm, Evade Police x2,…