Police issue road safety warning over motorcycles
Police have issued a road safety warning, calling on riders to slow down, ride responsibly and wear appropriate safety gear. A total of 11 motorcyclists have died on Tasmanian roads this year, which is up from 10 fatalities the same time last year. The motorcycle road toll is also up 67% on a…
Shoplifters charged – Launceston central business district 12/12/17
One adult and three youths have been charged with stealing from multiple stores in the Launceston central business district after an incident in the city this afternoon. Shortly before 3pm Police were called by staff from one business who reported a group had been seen stealing items from their store and had left on foot.…
Demand Property with Menaces; Hungry Jacks, Glenorchy
A 40-year-old Glenorchy man has been arrested following an incident at Hungry Jacks in Glenorchy early this morning. It is alleged that around 6:10am the man entered the store and after being informed it was not open for business, he reached towards his pocket and demanded money. Staff retreated into the kitchen of the store…
Police operation targets Bandidos clubhouse in East Devonport
Tasmania Police with the assistance of Australian Federal Police specialists has this morning conducted a stolen property related search warrant at the Bandidos clubhouse in East Devonport. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said that the David St clubhouse was highly fortified and members of the Special Operations Group was used to effect entry at…
Swimmer Critically Injured After Incident In Waters Off Mersey Bluff, Devonport
About 3:35pm emergency services were contacted by members of the public who observed two swimmers in difficulty in the water off the rocks at the Mersey Bluff, Devonport. Police attended and observed one young girl, aged 15 years, in the water and in obvious difficulty. Police and the Devonport Surf Club deployed their rescue boats. …
Man caught twice drink driving on the same day
A 59 year old New Norfolk man faces serious driving charges after he was intercepted by police twice on the same day, driving whilst intoxicated. Mid-morning today 11 December 2017, the man was intercepted in the business district of New Norfolk and was charged with high range drink driving (0.16) and not being the holder…
Police investigate deliberately lit house fire in Rokeby
Bellerive CIB is investigating a deliberately lit house fire in Joseph St, Rokeby, overnight. Shortly before 3:50am on Monday 11 December 2017, a Mission Australia Housing unit in Joseph Street, Rokeby was damaged by fire. A neighbour discovered the fire and used a garden hose to extinguish it while waiting for the arrival…
Diesel theft from BP Lauderdale
Police are investigating the reported theft of approximately 2000 litres of diesel fuel from the BP service station overnight Saturday 9 December 2017. The theft was discovered early morning Sunday 10 December 2017. It appears the offender/s have siphoned the fuel from large storage tanks onsite. A small tanker or truck with storage tanks…
ATV crash – Turners Marsh
At approximately 10:40 am on Sunday 10 December 2017, emergency services attended a single vehicle ATV rollover on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh. A 49 year old male rider suffered non-serious injuries and was transported to the Launceston General Hospital. Investigations are ongoing and police would like to speak to any witnesses of…
Three men rescued after dinghy sank in Frederick Henry Bay
Three men have been rescued after their dinghy sank in Frederick Henry Bay in Southern Tasmania this morning. Police received a 000 call from a distressed man who was in the water after his vessel had sunk in the Frederick Henry / Storm Bay Area about 9am this morning. The man was unable to give…