Police seek information after robbery at Mowbray
Tasmania Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a robbery which occurred on Allenby Street in Mowbray at around 6.10pm last night. During the incident, the female victim was approached by two men who demanded that she hand over her handbag. The bag, which was described as a black leather shoulder bag,…
Man dies in Kempton crash
A 75 year old man has died in yesterday’s crash near Mood Food on the Midland Highway at Kempton. The man’s name has not been released at the family’s request. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway, Kempton
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway at Kempton yesterday. At approximately 4.50pm on Monday 6 May 2019, a serious two vehicle crash occurred on the Midlands Highway at the entrance to the Caltex Mood Food Road House. The crash occurred when a 2009 white Toyota Prius, being driven by a…
Missing Person – Therese Marie Bosworth
Police are concerned for the welfare of 46-year-old Hobart woman, Therese Marie Bosworth. Therese was last seen on Goulburn Street in Hobart on 1 May 2019 at around 3.15am wearing a summer dress. She is described as around 155cm tall, of solid build, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone who has seen Therese or…
Vessel aground at Eddystone Point
At 8:30pm, 4 May 2019 Tasmania Police were notified of a vessel aground on rocks approximately 1km off shore at Eddystone Point. The vessel had issued a distress call with the vessell taking on water and breaking up in heavy seas. On board was a 63 year old male and 67 year old female. The…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, Tasman Highway, Nunamara
Approximately 18:05 on Sunday 05 MAY 19 a Toyota Hi – Ace camper van travelling west collided with a Kenworth truck travelling west on the Tasman Highway, Nunamara, approximately 1 km west of the Mount Barrow Rd turn off. The 40 y.o. male driver of the Hi – Ace was killed instantly as a…
Man charged with arson following deliberately lit fires at Kingston
A 57 year old man has been charged with arson following a number of deliberately lit fires at Kingston. Between 5:30am and 6:00am on Friday 3 May, police and fire service attended three deliberately lit fires in the Kingston CBD which caused a total of approximately $20,000 damage to four businesses including: – Kingborough…
Female bushwalker rescued – Meunna
A 39 year old American woman has been rescued from the Arthur River in North-West Tasmania today. Tasmania Police responded to the activation of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) in the Meunna area. As a result Tasmania Police ground units and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were dispatched to the area. Police…
Man charged after police operation in Launceston
A 29 year old Kings Meadows man has been charged after a police operation in Launceston this morning. At approximately 10am this morning, as a result of an ongoing operation, Launceston police attempted to intercept a stolen 200 Series Land Cruiser in the area of the Launceston Golf Club. The vehicle subsequently evaded…
Cadaver dog used in Helen Munnings investigation
Tasmania Police is using a cadaver dog as the search for missing Burnie woman Helen Munnings continues. The equal highest reward in Tasmania Police history – $250,000 – is being offered in connection with the disappearance of Ms Munnings. The reward was increased from $50,000 late last month and it was hoped the…