Aggravated Armed Robbery Update, Lutana
Police have arrested a third youth – a 17-year-old male – in connection with the Aggravated Armed Robbery of the United Service Station at Lutana yesterday morning. The youth will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court (Youth Justice Division) this afternoon. Police would like to speak with two men dressed in hi-vis work shirts who…
Driver detected speeding at more than 60km/h above the speed limit at Dilston
An 18-year-old George Town man has been charged by police after he was detected speeding at 163km/h in the 100km/h zone on the East Tamar Highway at Dilston this afternoon. The driver was intercepted by police and issued an infringement notice for $1,161 and he will be subject to a mandatory four-month disqualification from driving.…
Youths identified following disturbance in Bridgewater
Three youths are being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act following a disturbance in Bridgewater on Monday night. Police were called to a Community Centre in Bridgewater about 9.00pm on Monday night following reports of a disturbance at the address. Three youths aged between 10 and 13 have been interviewed after they were identified…
Youngtown man charged with multiple firearm and drug related offences
Police have charged a 30-year-old man from Youngtown with multiple firearm and drug related offences following a vehicle intercept and multiple searches yesterday. Police will allege they intercepted the man driving a vehicle of interest in the Launceston CBD area. Officers from the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit searched the vehicle, where they will allege…
Police given real time access to CCTV footage in Hobart
In a collaboration between the City of Hobart and Tasmania Police, a portal has been installed at the Hobart Police Station allowing officers to directly access CCTV footage from about 330 camera views within the Hobart municipality. Southern District Commander Jason Elmer said the system allows police to view camera feeds in real time, playback…
Two youths charged in relation to aggravated armed robbery at Lutana
Police have charged a 17-year-old male youth and a 16-year-old male youth with Aggravated Armed Robbery following an incident at the United Service Station in Lutana around 5.15am on Wednesday morning (18 September). The youths have also been charged with two counts each of Burglary and Stealing relating to incidents at Rosny Park and Mornington…
Police continuing to investigate aggravated armed robbery at Lutana
Three people are currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries into an aggravated armed robbery at the United Service Station at Lutana about 5.15am this morning. At this stage, no charges have yet been laid. Anyone who has information in relation to the incident or suspicious activity in the area around the time, or…
Police investigating crash at Pontville
Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash at Pontville last night. Around 5.20pm emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Glen Lea Road involving a silver Holden Cruze and a white Toyota Hilux. Both drivers, a 20-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man, were transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital and treated for non-life…
Police investigating aggravated armed robbery at Lutana
Police are currently searching for three men following an aggravated armed robbery at the United Service Station at Lutana about 5.15am. It is alleged three men, aged in their late teens to early 20s, entered the service station wearing balaclavas. One man allegedly threatened staff while in possession of a knife. One of the other…
Police renew call for information regarding historical disappearance of Ian David Nichols
Police are renewing their call for public information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Ian David Nichols, who was last seen at Lake Sorell (Tasmania) in 1989. “This year marks 35 years since 51-year-old Ian Nichols went missing from the Dago Point area at Lake Sorell,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Bowden. “At the…