Armed Robbery BWS Bottle Shop Bridgewater
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Bridgewater BWS bottle shop last night where an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. Around 8:30pm a man entered the Bridgewater BWS bottle shop brandishing a knife. He demanded staff give him money from the till and an undisclosed amount was provided, before he fled on foot…
Man charged with trafficking ‘ice’
A 34-year-old Moonah man has been charged with drug trafficking after a minor crash occurred in North Hobart yesterday and a series of raids by Southern Drug Investigation Services. Police allege a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’ was detected at addresses occupied by the man. Police allege the drugs are valued at…
Devonport Man Charged With Burglary And Stealing
Following a number of shed burglaries in the Devonport area over the last month, police have today arrested and charged a 40-year-old Devonport man with: 4 counts of Burglary 1 count of Stealing 2 counts of Trespass 1 count of Attempted Aggravated Burglary, and 1 count of Unlawful Possession. He was remanded in custody to…
Suspicious Fire At Gagebrook Uniting Church Community Centre
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Uniting Church Community Centre on Tottenham Road, Gagebrook, shortly after midnight last night. Damage to the building was extensive and it is likely the building will be demolished. Police urge anyone with information in relation to the fire to contact Bridgewater C.I.B on 6173 2010 or provide…
Police Charge Learner Motorcycle Riders With Excessive Speed
Police have charged two learner motorbike riders and confiscated their bikes following an excessive speeding incident in Deloraine last night. Both riders were intercepted by police after being detected speeding at 131kmph and 111kmph in the 60kmph zone near the cemetery on Emu Bay Road. The 17-year-old riders from the Deloraine area had their bikes…
Attempted Robbery – Elimatta Hotel, Devonport
Police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Elimatta Hotel in Devonport last night. Around 10pm a man approached a security guard and demanded money. He was unsuccessful and fled the area on a motorbike. Police are seeking assistance from members of the public that may have seen or heard: a motorbike in Lower Madden…
Police Renew Request For Assistance With Ongoing Investigation Into Elwick Hotel Armed Robbery
Police investigating an armed robbery at the Elwick Hotel on 25 September are renewing their request for public assistance regarding the movements of a green Mitsubishi Mirage (pictured), a red Subaru Imprezza (pictured), or the occupants of either vehicle on the afternoon and evening of Sunday 24 September 2017. As part of the ongoing investigation,…
Youths Charged With Devonport Burglary
Police have charged two youths following a burglary at Inspired Hair and Beauty in Devonport on Sunday where a number of electrical items and haircare products were stolen. A 14-year-old Devonport boy was charged with Burglary and Stealing and remanded in custody. A 12-year-old Devonport girl was charged with Burglary and Stealing and was bailed…
New Recruitment Campaign
Tasmania Police is today launching a new recruitment campaign to encourage more women to apply to become police officers. The new campaign comes during Tasmania Police’s ‘100 Years of Women in Policing’ celebratory year. Themed ‘You got this’, the campaign centres around a new website and short videos of serving police officers telling their stories…
1,924 Firearms Handed In During National Firearms Amnesty
Tasmanians have handed in almost 2,000 unregistered and unwanted firearms during the National Firearms Amnesty. Surrendered firearms consisted of 745 shotguns, 1071 rifles and 108 handguns, including: 2 x SKS military-style semi-automatic rifles handed in, one in the north and one in the south. .222 calibre rifle handed in anonymously to a North-West firearms dealer…