Man in custody following alleged armed robbery at Bridgewater
A 29 year old Bridgewater man is in custody following an alleged armed robbery at a Bridgewater business this morning. Police received a call to attend the Priceline Pharmacy in Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater in relation to an armed robbery, about 9.50am. It was reported at the time that the single male offender wearing all…
Police release photos of people of interest in incident
Tasmania Police has released photos of two people of interest following an incident in which a man was stabbed in Glenorchy. Glenorchy CIB is currently investigating an aggravated armed robbery that occurred on the evening of Tuesday 2 October at Glenorchy. It is believed that the two men, Angus and Jake Ford, may…
Fatal motorcycle crash – Mayfield
At around 11:55pm on Thursday 4 October 2019 Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Fire Service have responded to fatal motor vehicle accident in Lawson Street, Mayfield. A 24 year old Newnham man was riding a motorbike along Lawson Street when he has struck the rear of a parked, unattended truck. Attempts to resuscitate…
Wounding incident – update
Tasmania Police is continuing investigations into an assault that occurred at an address in Glenorchy on Wednesday evening. Police have established that there was an altercation between several males at the address, during which time one of those males sustained a non-life-threatening knife wound. It is understood that a firearm was discharged inside the…
Concern for welfare – Mohamed Arina Anjong located safe
Police have located 80 year old Mohamed Arina ANJONG (also known as Frankie) safe and well in Kingston this morning. Police would like to thank members of the public who provided information leading to Mr Anjong’s location.
Concern for welfare – Robert James Jensen
Family and police are concerned for the welfare of 69 year old Robert James JENSEN who was last seen leaving his residence in Prospect, Launceston at 10am, Tuesday, 1 October. Robert is described as being Caucasian, 182cm tall, slim build, brown/grey wavy hair. Robert was last seen wearing a brown/fawn coloured polo shirt, faded…
Police investigate wounding incident
Glenorchy CIB is continuing to investigate a wounding incident in Glenorchy last night. Police and emergency services responded to an incident in Tolosa Street about 10pm last night. A man received a non-life threatening injury as a result of an alleged assault and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. …
Woman charged in relation to Oatlands post office ATM burglary
A 32 year old Goodwood woman has been charged with offences relating to the Oatlands post office ATM burglary which occurred in the early hours of this morning. The woman has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 4 November on a range of charges including Being Found Prepared for the…
Concern for welfare – Mohamed Arina Anjong
Police and family have concerns for welfare for 80 year old Mohamed Arina ANJONG (also known as Frankie). He was last seen at 8pm on Monday in the Lindisfarne area and police were notified last night. Mohamed is likely to be driving a green BMW 318IS 1997 model (reg. FA5434)- similar to the…
Police issue reminder over pedestrian safety
Police have issued a reminder to everyone to look out for pedestrians to make sure our roads are safe for all road users. Acting Inspector Ben Duffey said that poor driving behaviour, including failing to comply with red and amber traffic control signals, was a major contributing factor to pedestrian crashes. “A number of…