Fatal pedestrian crash Campbell St Hobart
Approximately 6pm on Friday the 22nd of July, 2016 a 46 year old woman from Queensland was struck by a bus at the intersection of Campbell Street and Macquarie Street. The female was walking across Campbell Street toward the Grand Chancellor. The Metro bus was making a right hand turn from Macquarie Street onto Campbell…
Business Scam Alert – PBX System
Tasmania Police advice that a number of businesses from around Hobart have had their PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system compromised in the last few weeks. The PBX is a system that allows and controls the sharing of phone lines between telephones and other communication devices. The intrusion into the business phone systems have occurred at…
Helicopter Crash – Deloraine – 20 July 2016
At 12.37pm today (Wednesday, 20 July 2016), emergency services were advised there had been a helicopter crash in a paddock near Deloraine (in the Montana area). Police arrived and sighted a white Schweizer 300C Helicopter which has been completely destroyed after clipping power lines whilst spraying crops. Debris was scattered over a large area. The…
Truck Damaged By Fire – Smith Street, Wivenhoe
A truck located within a transport company yard at Smith Street Wivenhoe has been damaged by fire on the afternoon of the 18th of July 2016. Damage of the fire is estimated between $10,000-$15,000. Approximately 8pm, Burnie uniform officers and three Tasmania Fire Service appliances attended Chas Kelly Transport, Wivenhoe to find flames emitting from…
Investment Scam
A Cold Call Investment Fraud (CCIF) strategy launched nationally in Queensland this morning aims to specifically target and disrupt CCIF operations, advising that if it looks like a scam and quacks like a scam, then it is a scam. #CCIF #itsascam #justhangup Locally, Tasmania Police wish to advise that there has been a significant increase…
Light Aircraft Crash – Bridport 17 July 2016
Shortly before 3pm Sunday 17 July 2016 a light aircraft taking off from the Bridport airport crashed into an open paddock. The aircraft had two occupants. The co-pilot was uninjured as a result of the crash, but the pilot has sustained suspected spinal/back injuries. He has been removed from the aircraft and treated at the…
Methylamphetamine seizure in Devonport
Members of Tasmania Police have seized approximately 56grams (two ounces) of methylamphetamine, commonly known as ice in Devonport today. The drug was seized during routine checks of vehicles entering the state from the Spirit of Tasmania. The ice would have had a street value of around $50,000. One man has been arrested and charged with…
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds
The Bureau of Meteorology advised that strong and cold west to south-westerly winds are expected to persist over Tasmania today and tomorrow. Snow and ice can be expected in elevated areas; creating potentially hazardous road conditions. A severe weather warning is in place specific to strong and damaging winds of around 70km/h with peak…
Warning Against PokemonGo Dangerous and Suspicious Behaviour
Over the last few days police have seen an increase in the number of call about suspicious vehicles and behaviour and people driving while using mobile phones, with the explanation that drivers are “looking for Pokemon”. Police are urging people to be aware that even if it’s a rare Pokemon, driving dangerously is just not…
Home burglary of storm damaged dwelling at Kings Meadows
About midday on Tuesday 12 July 2016, a residence located at Kings Meadows lost its roof due to storm damage. As a result the occupants were forced to seek alternate accommodation. Overnight the dwelling was unlawfully entered and property stolen including several televisions and a camera. It appears entry has been gained through…