Missing person update – Nazrawi Woldemichael
Police are urging anyone who knows where Nazrawi Samson Woldemichael is, or who sees him, to assure him that he is not in any trouble with police, but that they are concerned for his welfare. Sgt Louise O’Connor today joined Nazrawi’s mother and brother in urging anyone with information to come forward to police. 19…
Police operation targets Rebels
Tasmania Police have this morning conducted a traffic operation within the grounds of the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at East Devonport, targeting a group of Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members returning to Tasmania. The operation utilised personnel from Western Road and Public Order Services (RPOS), Devonport Uniform, Western Criminal Investigation Branch, Western Drug…
Western District police to receive Commissioner’s Commendations for courage
Four Western District police officers are today receiving Commissioner’s Commendations for their courage and actions at an incident at Circular Head earlier this year at a special ceremony in Burnie this afternoon. Sergeant Steve Keiselis, Senior Constable Claire Lucas, Constable Sarah Bosch and Senior Constable Shane Askew will be presented with their Commissioner’s Commendations…
Missing family located – Geeveston
The missing family near Geeveston has been located safe and well. The family, which included two adults and four children, was located in Eddy Road, about 300m south of Southwood Road near Geeveston a short time ago. Tasmania Police Search & Rescue units, SES volunteers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducted a land…
Search continues for missing family in bushland near Geeveston
Tasmania Police Search & Rescue units, SES volunteers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are currently conducting a land and air search in the Glen Huon/Huonville area after 2 adults and 4 children failed to return home from a 4WD expedition. The family who are from the area are equipped with food and water and…
Magra house fire under investigation
At approximately 0353hrs on the morning of Monday 24th October 2016 Tasmania Police and the Tasmania Fire Service attended a report of a house fire at 374 Back River Road, Magra. As a result of the fire, the house was destroyed. A preliminary investigation was conducted by Tasmania Fire Service and Police at the…
Firearm discharge – Claremont
Approximately 2.15pm on Sunday 23rd October 2016 police attended a report of a firearm being discharged in Box Hill Road at Claremont. Two cars, a red sedan and a silver sedan, were seen leaving Box Hill Road at about that time. Police believe the occupants of these cars may be able to further assist investigators…
Two charged with aggravated armed robbery – Devonport hotel
A 25 year old Hobart man and a 19 year old Hobart man, have appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court at 2.15pm today charged with the Aggravated Armed Robbery of the Alexander Hotel bottle shop in Devonport on Tuesday 18 October 2016. They were both remanded in custody to re-appear in the Hobart Magistrates…
Armed robbery – ChemMart Pharmacy, Sandy Bay
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at a pharmacy in Sandy Bay this morning, At 10am on Wednesday 19 October 2016 a man entered the ChemMart Pharmacy in Magnet Court, Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay armed with a knife and demanded drugs from the staff. The man has then fled the pharmacy…
Two charged over Tasman Bridge protest
Two people have been arrested and charged following a protest by Animal Liberation Tasmania on the Tasman Bridge About 8am this morning. A 22 year old man from Howrah and a 29 year old woman from Rosny were charged with Trespass and Create a Common Nuisance under the Criminal Code. The two people…