Shane Barker Murder – 6 Anniversary
The murder of Shane Barker remains an open case for Launceston CIB and we continue to receive and examine information we receive. It’s now approaching 6 years since Shane Barker was murdered in his home. We want to bring the offender to justice and bring some comfort to Mr Barker’s family. We need someone to…
$50,000 reward in Christopher Watkins case – Missing Persons Week
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to a prosecution in relation to the 2013 disappearance of Mayfield man Christopher Watkins. The reward is being offered because police now strongly suspect he was murdered. The reward, announced ahead of this year’s national Missing Persons Week, is to encourage those who know further…
Sexual Assault Investigation
Launceston CIB is undertaking an investigation into the sexual assault of an elderly woman. A man entered the woman’s West Launceston home about 1.40am Wednesday 29 July 2015 and assaulted her. The victim is recovering with friends and is being provided with support. “The man is described as of slim build, softly spoken with possibly…
Suspicious Fires – Primrose Sands
Bellerive CIB is currently investigating three separate dwelling fires that have occurred in the Primrose Sands area in the last month. The most recent fire occurred about 6.45pm Wednesday 29 July; a house in Gypsy Place was destroyed. This follows fires to a caravan on Primrose Sands Road and a house on Midden Road, both…
Walker Injured – Kelly Basin
At approximately 6:30pm yesterday, 29 July 2015, a walking group from the University of Tasmania on a return walk from Kelly Basin to Macquarie Heads activated their EPIRB. A 30 year old woman from Launceston, in their group, had fallen down a six meter embankment, injuring her ankle and shoulder. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was…
Serious Bicycle Crash – Rosehill Crescent, Lenah Valley (29-Jul)
A 44 year old male from Lenah Valley is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a Critical condition after being involved in a bicycle crash on Rosehill Crescent, Lenah Valley at approximately 8.48am on Wednesday the 29th day of July 2015. The male was travelling east and negotiating a steep section of Rosehill Crescent on…
Police target drivers using mobile phones
Today police officers from the Southern District conducted an operation targeting drivers who use their mobile phones while their vehicle is moving. Twelve drivers were detected using their mobile phone while driving, while other drivers were detected for failing to stop at a red light and failing to wear seatbelt in the two hour targeted…
Armed Robbery – Charges Laid
A 36 year old man from Invermay will appear in Launceston Magistrates court this morning charged with Armed Robbery. An incident unfolded yesterday, Monday, 27 July 2015, when the offender entered the Mulgrave Street Newsagency, South Launceston at approximately 3.15pm and demanded cash from the til. The offender had covered his face and carried a…
Release of Name – Zeehan Fatality
Tasmania Police have released the name of the person killed in a single vehicle truck crash on Saturday 25/7/2015. He was Sean George Sylvester, 32 years old from East Devonport. Investigations into the matter are on-going and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Shark Death Advice
Tasmania Police has released the name of the man killed by a shark near Maria Island on Saturday 25 July 2015. The deceased was 46 year old Damian Johnson of Kingston. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Mr Johnson’s family have asked that their privacy is respected and that…