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…
Road Safety In Adverse Weather Conditions
Police are urging Tasmanian drivers to take extra care with rain, sleet, snow and high winds impacting the State. Tasmania Police always experience a large increase in phone calls from the public during severe weather events, with many of those calling to ask if a road is open or closed. Motorists are urged to check…
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident –St Helens
At 12.20pm on Tuesday 12/7/2016 a blue Ford station wagon was being driven east on St Helens Point Road, Stieglitz by a 24 year old St Helens man. The vehicle left the sealed road surface onto the grass verge where it has lost traction, sliding sideways for approximately 40 metres before impacting heavily with a…
Devonport firearms burglary
Between 11.00 am and 4.30 pm on Monday 4 July 2016, a burglary and stealing occurred at Devonport. Offenders forced entry to a garage and removed a gun safe containing a quantity of firearms. Two further firearms safes were forced open and firearms and ammunition were removed. Members from the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch…