CH Smith Marine building fire
Police are investigating a fire which occurred in the CH Smith Marine building in Launceston about 1.30pm this afternoon. Police believe the fire started after a bean bag inside the building was deliberately lit, causing around $500 worth of smoke damage. Anyone with information should call Launceston Police on 6777 3945 or Crime…
Missing Person – Lionel Lawrence Collins
Police hold concerns for the safety of Lionel Lawrence Collins (69yrs), last seen leaving his family home in Devonport around 5:30pm on Wednesday, 17 August 2016. Last seen wearing brown trousers and a yellow TasFreight business t-shirt, Mr Collins was not dressed for walking or inclement weather conditions. Mr Collin’s vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux,…
Search for missing man near Cremorne – update
The extensive land, air and sea search for the remaining man missing in waters off Cremorne in Southern Tasmania has been formally suspended late this afternoon, and his family have been informed of this. Police will continue to follow up any leads in relation to the missing 35-year old New Zealand man, and the…
Investigation re: Ashley Youth Detention Centre
Tasmania Police can confirm that the Department of Health and Human Services has referred matters relating to the Ashley Youth Detention Centre to police for investigation. It is not appropriate to comment further as an investigation is now underway.
Attempted Burglary and Unlawful Killing of an Animal
Devonport Police are investigating an Attempted Burglary which occurred in the Chichester Drive area between 4pm and 7pm on Wednesday, 17 August 2016. Whilst attempting to gain entry to the unit the offender has caused significant injuries to a four month old puppy in the yard of the residence. The puppy later died as a…
Vehicle Speeding Excessively – Austins Ferry – 17 Aug 2016
Around 3pm yesterday (Wednesday, 17 August 2016) a white Holden Commodore with interstate number plates was detected by police travelling at more than 50km over the speed limit. Detected in the north bound lanes on the Brooker Highway at Austins Ferry, the vehicle was travelling at 153km in a 100km zone. Due to the excessive…
Aggravated burglaries – Arthurs Lake
Police are investigating a series of aggravated burglaries committed in the Arthurs Lake area in recent weeks. Several shacks have been entered and items stolen. Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have been in the Arthurs Lake area in recent weeks, in particular between 30 July 2016 and 15 August…
Threat against Taroona High School NOT credible
Tasmania Police would like to reassure the students and staff at Taroona High School that a threat, posted on a website on 16 August, has been assessed as NOT credible. Police advise that students and staff should go about their business as usual. The threat, which was posted on a US-based social website, was very…
Stealing of Funds from Pre-Paid Funeral Plans – Charges Laid
Officers from the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 39 year old man from Devonport with stealing. The matter relates to the alleged misappropriation of funds which were paid to Kentish Funerals for pre-paid funeral plans. It is alleged that the man has misappropriated $29,770 in funds from seven victims. Scott Allan Dickey was…
Longford man charged over house arson
Northern CIB detectives have today charged a 28 year old Longford man with arson following a fire at a Longford residence about 9.15pm last night. The Wellington St residence was extensively damaged, with an estimated value of $250,000. The man was arrested at the scene and was charged with one count of arson…