Tasmania’s highest ever reward for Shane Geoffrey Barker cold case
Tasmania’s highest ever reward – $250,000 – is being offered in connection with the cold case murder of Shane Geoffrey Barker on August 2, 2009. The increase, from $50,000 to $250,000, follows a review of the Campbell Town shooting murder by Cold Case investigators from Tasmania Police’s Serious Organised Crime Division (SOCD). As a result…
Devonport man charged with child exploitation offences
A 30-year-old Devonport man has been charged with child exploitation offences and remanded in custody to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court this afternoon. The man was charged with accessing, producing and distributing child exploitation images, and two counts of committing an indecent act directed at a person under the age of 17 years. His…
Assault – Customs House Hotel, Hobart
Police are calling for witnesses to come forward following a large fight that broke out onto the street near Customs House, Murray Street Hobart, last month. The fight occurred about 4:15am on Sunday 24 July 2016. A number of men were assaulted and required medical treatment. It’s believed other people who did…
Assault – Grass Tree Hill Road, Richmond
Approximately 3am on Thursday 11th August 2016, a property was entered in Grass Tree Hill Road, Richmond where a number of vehicles were broken into. During the incident, the elderly property owner approached a number of male offenders and as a result was assaulted. The elderly property owner received serious injuries to his head…
White van acting suspiciously near Hobart
A number of reports have been received of a white older style van acting suspiciously in a number of suburbs in the greater Hobart area. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious behaviour, including vehicle details to either Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or detectives at Bellerive CIB on 61732737.
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…