Crash on Reekara Road – King Island
A 20 year old King Island woman is being airlifted to the North West Regional Hospital believed to be suffering non life threatening injuries following a single vehicle crash earlier today. The woman was the sole occupant of a dual cab utility travelling west along Reekara Road, King Island, about 10am this morning. …
Charges for use of counterfeit money
Tasmania Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old woman from Claremont in relation to using counterfeit money in the south of the state earlier this month. The woman will appear in the Hobart Magistrate’s Court on August 8 on some 15 charges relating to uttering the counterfeit money at businesses from Claremont to Snug on…
Stolen vehicle parts recovered from Huon River
Police have recovered cut up parts of a chassis and other parts which had been dumped in the Huon River at Franklin. Investigations confirm the recovered car parts belong to the stolen Commodore which has been cut up with a grinder or similar tool. On Friday 17 June a red 2008 Holden HSV…
Crime Stoppers urges Launceston residents to Dob in a Dealer
Time is up for drug dealers in Launceston, with Crime Stoppers calling on local residents to report information about those manufacturing and distributing crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and other illicit drugs. Crime Stoppers will be targeting the Launceston region for a two week intensive Dob in a Dealer campaign from Wednesday 29 June to gather information…
Suspicious Fire – 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale
On Monday the 27th June 2016 at approximately 6.00pm Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Fire Service attended a structure fire at 131 Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale. The fire was discovered by neighbours who observed smoke pouring from the front of the residence in the living area. The fire was quickly extinguished and the…
Stolen Motor Vehicles Used in Hobart Business Burglaries
At about 8:50pm on Sunday 26 June offender(s) broke into a business in Wellington Street in North Hobart. Once there they have stolen two sets of car keys and then stolen the respective vehicles from the business’ car park. The vehicles were as follows: -2014 model Silver Toyota Rav4 Registration E27JG -2015 model White Toyota…
Assault Investigation – Anear Court, Lutana
During the early hours of Saturday 25 June 2016 a 29 year old male was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious head injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation commenced by detectives from Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch. At this stage the head injuries may be as the result of an assault occurring…
Attempted Robbery –TRC Hotel, Launceston
At 7.25pm on Saturday 25/6/2016 a male person entered the TRC Hotel bottle shop on Paterson Street, Launceston where he purchased several items. The male then demanded money and threatened staff. He left when the staff member said police would be called. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police responded quickly and soon…
EPIRB Overland Track, Cradle Mountain
Tasmania Police were notified of an EPIRB activation on the Overland Track at around 3.30pm this afternoon. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to attend the location. However, due to inclement weather has to divert to Launceston. The EPIRB was registered to a fit and experienced 21 year old male walker from Victoria and…
Helicopter rescue after vehicle attempts to cross river
At 4pm on Friday 24/4/2016 a 4WD utility was swept downstream when attempting to drive through a narrow river crossing at the Elizabeth River, Campbell Town on a rural property. The driver was familiar with the crossing. The vehicle stalled when entering the water and was swept 100 metres where it became lodged against a…