Appeal for witnesses re body recovered at Claremont
Police have this morning recovered the body of a deceased elderly woman from the foreshore near Mitcham Ave in Claremont in the state’s South. Anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top area between lunchtime Saturday and this morning is asked to make contact with police. She was wearing grey trousers/leggings…
Single Motor Cycle Fatal Crash At Tasman Highway Orielton 25/08/2016
Police attended the scene of a single vehicle crash at Black Charlies Opening, Tasman Highway, Orielton. A 79 year old Claremont man was riding with other motor cyclists in a northerly direction at about 10:20 am when he lost control of his motor cycle and collided with Armco railing. The rider was unable to be…
Investigation Update – Michelle Meades Murder (Update: 24-Sep-2016)
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the murder of Kingston woman Michelle Meades (aged 51) whose body was found on Thursday in a burnt-out unit in Clarendon Vale. Anyone who has information about the murder or who saw Ms Meades after she was last seen in New Town on Friday 16 September is…
Dangerous Driving Incident – Launceston CBD – 23 Sep 2016
Police wish to thank the public for their co-operation and assistance in dealing with a dangerous driving incident which occurred at approximately 5.15pm, Friday 23 September 2016, in and around the Launceston CBD. Police were alerted to the erratic driving behaviour displayed by a silver BMW wagon through heavy traffic within the central business district,…
Robbery – Ravenswood Takeaway Store
At 8:10pm on Thursday 22 September 2016 a male entered the Ravenswood Takeaway, 67 Ravenswood Road, Ravenswood armed with a knife. His face was covered by a motorcycle helmet. The offender confronted two staff members and left with a small amount of cash. No one was injured. Police seek anyone with information regarding this crime,…
Police appeal for information about Saladin Circle body
Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for public information following the discovery of a body in a burnt-out unit in Clarendon Vale yesterday. Police believe there are people in Clarendon Vale who have information about the circumstances of the person’s death and are appealing for them to come forward. Investigators today remain on scene…
Body Found in Clarendon Vale
Police have today located the body of a deceased person at an address in Saladin Circle, Clarendon Vale. Earlier this week the residence was subject to an arson attack and the body was located today concealed in part of the residence, following information received by police. A woman was charged yesterday with arson and remains…
Medivac Rescue Cradle Mountain – 22 Sep 2016
At approximately 4:50pm on 22 September 2016 emergency services were advised of a 71 year old female from Victoria who had fallen whilst on a day walk in the Cradle Mountain area. During the fall she has sustained a suspected broken wrist along with minor head and neck injuries. The female was rescued from a…
Arson – Unit Fire – Saladin Circle, Clarendon Vale – 20/9/2016
On 21 September 2016, members from the Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch arrested and charged a 33 year old Mornington woman with Arson. The charge relates to a deliberately lit house fire that occurred at approximately 5am on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, in Saladin Circle, Clarendon Vale. The unit was owned by Mission Australia and the…
Man Shot During Firearms Incident at Invermay and Newnham
At approximately 9:45pm on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, police were contacted in relation to reports of shots being fired in the Invermay and Newnham areas. A 27 year old man with minor gunshot wounds to his face and upper body was located in Mayfield. He was taken to the Launceston General Hospital where he was…