Assault Investigation – Anear Court, Lutana
During the early hours of Saturday 25 June 2016 a 29 year old male was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious head injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation commenced by detectives from Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch. At this stage the head injuries may be as the result of an assault occurring…
Attempted Robbery –TRC Hotel, Launceston
At 7.25pm on Saturday 25/6/2016 a male person entered the TRC Hotel bottle shop on Paterson Street, Launceston where he purchased several items. The male then demanded money and threatened staff. He left when the staff member said police would be called. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police responded quickly and soon…
EPIRB Overland Track, Cradle Mountain
Tasmania Police were notified of an EPIRB activation on the Overland Track at around 3.30pm this afternoon. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to attend the location. However, due to inclement weather has to divert to Launceston. The EPIRB was registered to a fit and experienced 21 year old male walker from Victoria and…
Helicopter rescue after vehicle attempts to cross river
At 4pm on Friday 24/4/2016 a 4WD utility was swept downstream when attempting to drive through a narrow river crossing at the Elizabeth River, Campbell Town on a rural property. The driver was familiar with the crossing. The vehicle stalled when entering the water and was swept 100 metres where it became lodged against a…
Witnesses sought – Kingston vehicle incident
Kingston CIB is investigating an incident involving a dark red 2006 V2 Holden Commodore sedan allegedly being chased around Kingston between 6-7pm on Sunday 19 June. Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed a silver Hyundai Elantra station wagon, possibly mid-90s model, being driven in the Kingston / Blackmans Bay areas. …
Missing person – Oceanna Marie Easdale
Police hold concerns for the welfare of Oceanna Easdale, 15, of Kettering, who was last seen at her Channel Highway home about 11.30am today. Oceanna is described as being 170cm tall, of slim build and fair complexion, with waist length brown/blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a blue sports jacket and…
Wynyard Crash Names Released
Police have released the name of the female passenger, who was killed in a crash at Wynyard on Tuesday, 21 June 2016. 16-year-old Hayley Maree Best, of Henrietta, and her two-month-old baby son were passengers in a cream coloured Toyota Corolla hatch which was entering onto the Bass Highway when it appeared to travel into…
Missing Person – Ouse – Update (23-Jun-2016)
Tasmania Police are continuing recovery efforts to locate missing person, Mr Trevor Foster, who was last seen on 6 June 2016 when he was swept away in flood waters near his home in Ouse. Yesterday (22 June) Tasmania Police used search and rescue specialists, ground search teams and a marine vessel to conduct further searches…
CyberCrime Offences
Police wish to advise of several sophisticated technology based crimes that are becoming more common in recent times. There are three examples: Finance officers at businesses are receiving emails from their ‘boss’ about preparing a payment. Emails are exchanged and the ‘boss’ provides direction as to who and how to pay the requested funds. In…
Body of man located – Evandale
Police today recovered a body of a man in the South Esk River near Leighlands Road, Evandale. The body was discovered about midday during an ongoing search for missing 63 year old Mr Peter Watson who was swept away in floodwaters in the early hours of Tuesday, 7 June 2016. Mr Watson’s partner…