Man charged over series of burglaries in Launceston
A Launceston man has been charged over a range of burglary-related matters after officers from Northern CIB recovered approximately $20,000 worth of stolen property. The 29-year-old man was arrested on 4 December 2024, following a search at his residence. During the search, police located a significant quantity of stolen electrical equipment and power tools. The…
P-plater charged after alleged evade incident in Burnie
A P-plater has been charged with multiple offences including drink driving after an evade incident at Burnie Yacht Club yesterday. Police were called to the area about 4pm on Wednesday after reports vehicles had been hooning, and subsequently attempted to intercept a speeding driver. The driver allegedly evaded police before fleeing the vehicle on foot. …
Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Legana
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at Legana overnight. Tasmania Fire Service was called to the vacant property in Fulton Street about 4am Thursday 5 December. Crews from Legana and Launceston arrived to find the house fully involved. The fire was contained and damage has been estimated at $180,000. The road was closed for…
Launceston CBD incident update
Police can confirm that a 34 year old man from Launceston died in yesterday’s incident in Launceston CBD. The injured officer is currently in a stable condition at the Launceston General Hospital after undergoing surgery yesterday. The officer and his family are being supported by the Wellbeing Support team and colleagues, and he is in…
Police conducting increased high visibility patrols in shopping precincts to tackle shoplifting
Police will be conducting increased high visibility patrols at shopping precincts targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviours in the lead up to the busy festive season. Glenorchy Police Inspector Jason Klug said police will be conducting highly visible foot patrols and keeping a look out for known and recidivist shoplifters as part of Operation Swipe. “Tasmania…
Fatal firearms incident involving police
A man has died following a firearms incident involving police in Launceston’s CBD this morning. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said that police responded to an emergency call from a member of the public about 10am this morning following a report of an armed man threatening members of the public in the Launceston CBD. “Upon police…
Serious Incident Update, Launceston
Police remain at the scene of a serious incident in St Johns Street, Launceston. Police were called to the scene about 10.05am following reports of an armed man threatening members of the public. The person of interest has received critical injuries and has been taken to the Launceston General Hospital for treatment. A police officer…
Serious incident in St Johns St Launceston
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in St Johns Street, Launceston. Police were called to the scene about 10.05am following reports of an armed man threatening members of the public. The person of interest and a police officer have been injured during the incident. There is no ongoing threat…
Police investigating deliberately lit house house fire in Gagebrook
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire at Gagebrook on Saturday night. Tasmanian Fire Serve were called to the vacant house on Thistle Street, Gagebrook about 11.15pm on Saturday night. Significant damage was caused to the dwelling but thankfully no-one was home at the time of the fire. Investigations are continuing in relation to…
Police investigate deliberately lit vehicle fire in Claremont
Police are calling for information following a deliberately lit vehicle fire on Cadbury Road, Claremont last week. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire about 12.25am on Tuesday, 26 November. Two people wearing dark clothing were seen in the area at the time of the fire before leaving the scene and heading towards a…