Two people charged over $100,000 Sheffield burglaries
A man and woman aged in their 30s have been charged in relation to two recent substantial aggravated burglaries recently committed at Airbnb properties in the Sheffield area. The stolen property is worth around $100,000 and includes two motorcycles, power tools, electrical items such as washing machines and dryers, furniture and other household items.…
Report on Government Services
Tasmania Police acknowledges the importance of our community having trust and confidence in our organisation. Tasmania Police is subject to a high degree of scrutiny – and rightly so. Our frontline officers wear Body Worn Cameras which record interactions with members of the public, our staff have high levels of supervision, and we encourage members…
High Range Drink Driving – Edwards Street, Richmond
Richmond Police have charged a 62-year-old Southern Tasmanian woman with high range drink driving after she was caught more than four times the limit while driving in Richmond today. Tasmania Police observed the woman driving poorly in Richmond and intercepted her a short time later. She was breath tested and returned a positive reading; and…
Swift water search at Philosopher Falls, Waratah
Specialist police search and rescue personnel conducted swift water searching at Philosopher Falls, Waratah today. Inspector Anthea Maingay said the search had not uncovered any signs of missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer. “Unfortunately today’s search efforts did not provide us with any further answers about Celine’s whereabouts,” she said. “Celine’s car has been in the…
Death following Invermay pedestrian crash on 30 June
Sadly, the 74-year-old man involved in a pedestrian crash at Invermay on 30 June has died in hospital. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man. The police investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Police investigating firearms discharge at Bridgewater
Police are investigating an isolated incident in Bridgewater last night where a firearm was discharged towards a residence. Around 11pm, police responded to a report of a firearm discharged from a vehicle towards a residence on Gunn Street. Police attended and confirmed a firearm had been discharged. No injuries were reported. “Understandably every unlawful firearm…
Planning underway for swift water search at Philosopher Falls
As part of the review of the search for missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer, planning is currently underway to conduct swift water searching in the Philosopher Falls area at Waratah tomorrow. Inspector Anthea Maingay said the search has involved a broad range of police and SES resources, including ground crews, police drones and helicopters, specialist…
Search ongoing for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell
As part of the ongoing search for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell the Westpac Rescue Helicopter will be conducting an aerial search of the North Esk River today. “Police remain committed to finding 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell and the aerial search today will cover the area around the Henry Street Bridge where Shyanne-Lee was last seen around 8.30pm on…
Helicopter used in search for missing Belgian bushwalker
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is being utilised this afternoon as the search for missing Belgian bushwalker Celine Cremer near Philosopher Falls on the west coast continues. A break in the challenging weather conditions means that the helicopter can be safely utilised as part of the search. Police would like to thank those members of the…
Search continues today for missing Belgian bushwalker
Search continues for missing Belgian woman Police are continuing the search for missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer, who was reported missing on Monday 26 June. Tasmania Police Search and Rescue personnel together with Tasmania SES will conduct further ground searches today focusing on a track offset search of Butlers Road. Police continue to investigate Ms…