CHARGES LAID IN RELATION TO BURGLARIES
Devonport CIB have today charged two people in relation to a number of burglaries which have occurred over the last week. These matters involved burglaries of businesses, private residences and the stealing of cars in the Ulverstone, Devonport and Railton areas. The persons continue to be the subject of an investigation in relation to burglaries…
Burglary and Stealing – Selfs Point
Between 4.30pm Friday 26/06/15 and 7.30am Monday 29/06/15 a compound at Selfs Point Road has been unlawfully entered. The offenders have entered a number of shipping containers within the compound, stealing various items of property that include; 2 x green Deutscher self-propelled lawn mowers 2 red/black Honda 1 silent generators White Simplot bags of grass…
SERIOUS CRASH BINALONG BAY
Emergency Services were called to attend a serious crash involving two vehicles on Binalong Bay Road, St Helens, at approximately 5.50pm on Sunday 28/06/2015. A white Nissan X Trail, with 1 occupant, was travelling south towards St Helens and a Honda Jazz hybrid, with 3 occupants, was travelling towards Binalong Bay when they collided head…
Ram Raid – Offender Charged
A 22-year old Launceston man has been charged in connection with ram raids in Launceston last month after being arrested at the scene of another burglary on Wednesday night.
Blundstone Arena Assault Update
Following legal advice, there will be no further action in relation to a complaint made about assault at Blundstone Arena.
Release of Name – Death in Custody of Tasmania Prison Service
On 22 June 2015 a man was being transported by the Tasmanian Prison Service when he was located deceased in the rear of the transport van. The male was Troy Colin Monson (42) of Wynyard. Tasmania Police will be investigating the circumstances into the death of Mr Monson and will prepare a report to the…
Concern for Welfare – Injured Man – Elizabeth Street Hobart
At 2.22pm this afternoon Police and emergency services were called to the Liverpool Street end of the Elizabeth Mall concerning a young man who had had possession of a knife and had sustained wounds to his neck and legs. It was quickly established that the wounds were self-inflicted. The man was treated at the scene…
Devonport Burglaries – Youths Charged
On Friday 19 June 2015 five youths aged between 13 and 16 years were taken into police custody in relation to a number of burglaries and stealings which have been committed in the Devonport Division in recent weeks. Members of the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch jointly charged a 13 year old and 15 year old…
Stolen Motor Vehicle & Evade Police (Update)
Update of media release issued 22/6/15. Two youths have been arrested after a stolen vehicle was observed in the Rosny Hill area yesterday. The youths were apprehended in the Meehan Range, Clarence, after the stolen vehicle evaded police earlier in the day. The vehicle, a blue Nissan Vector, was stolen as part of series of…
Missing person – Ben Plowright update
Northern Criminal Investigation Branch is seeking further assistance from the general public regarding the whereabouts of Ben Plowright. Ben was last seen at approximately 9:30pm on Saturday 30th of May 2015 on foot in the Perth area. It is possible that Ben attempted to make his way from Perth to Launceston along the Midlands Highway,…