Missing person update – James Lee Osborn
Tasmania Police has been investigating the disappearance of James Lee Osborn, 62 of Mount Nelson, who disappeared early on Thursday morning (30 June 2016). Earlier today, an extensive air and land search of bushland around Mount Nelson was undertaken, involving search and rescue teams and volunteers from the SES and Mount Nelson community. …
Missing person – James Lee Osborn
Police are continuing their search for missing Mount Nelson man James Lee Osborn, 62. James is believed to have left his residential address in Mount Nelson early on Thursday morning (Thursday 30 June 2016), and police hold concerns for his welfare. He is believed to be wearing black jeans, black shoes and may…
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…