Updated – Aggravated Armed Robbery, Wounding – Gunn Street, Devonport
Police continue to investigate an aggravated armed robbery and wounding incident that occurred in Devonport yesterday. Police located the stolen motor vehicle in the Spreyton area last night. Investigations are ongoing to identify the three men involved. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime…
Evade and successful road spike deployment of vehicle on Richmond Road, Cambridge
A man in his 50s has been taken into custody following an evade incident this morning in Greater Hobart this morning. The driver of a white Holden utility was stopped by police on Macquarie Street around 7:40am. He provided a breath sample that exceeded the legal limit and drove away from the scene, evading…
Devonport wounding
Police are searching for up to four offenders and a stolen vehicle after a wounding incident at a residence in Devonport this afternoon. Around 1:15pm, emergency services were called to the Gunn Street residence following a report that up to four people have allegedly forced entry into the residence, wounding the 23-year-old male occupant before…
P2 driver charged with high range drink driving – 0.163
On the evening of Friday 27 August 2021 police intercepted a Mazda sedan in Strahan for a random breath test. The 28 year old female driver from southern Tasmania was the holder of a P2 licence requiring to have a zero alcohol reading. The P2 driver subsequently returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.163. She…
Results of joint day of action on Covid check in compliance
Tasmania Police today joined with Health, WorkSafe and Transport inspectors in a day of action in Launceston to highlight the importance of checking in at businesses and taxi/rideshares. 94 businesses were visited and 15 taxis and rideshare vehicles were checked. Tasmania Police provided formal advice to 25 people about checking in, and WorkSafe Tasmania issued…
Police want road users to play by the rules
Thousands of footy fans will be travelling on our roads over the next few days, with AFL elimination finals taking place in Launceston on both Saturday and Sunday. Tasmania Police will have an increased traffic presence throughout the weekend, to make sure all road users are playing by the rules. “We know there will be…
Police investigation ongoing into Devonport dog attack
Police have received advice from the Devonport City Council that the dog which attacked a child last night has been euthanised. Police are continuing to investigate if any offence has been committed under the Dog Control Act.
Results of joint day of action on Covid check in compliance
Tasmania Police today joined with Health, WorkSafe and Transport inspectors in a day of action in Hobart to highlight the importance of checking in at businesses and taxi/rideshares. Two cautions were issued by Police during the joint operation. The cautions were issued to people whose behaviour demonstrated they had not checked in anywhere previously.
Police investigating dog attack in Devonport
Police are investigating an incident in Devonport last night where a child received serious injuries after being attacked by a dog. Around 7.40pm, a 7 year old girl visiting a house on Nicholls Street was attacked by a dog which belonged to the residents of the property. The girl was transported by Ambulance to the…
Burnie Crash Update
Sadly, the 80-year-old woman involved in the Burnie CBD crash on Tuesday 24 August has died in hospital. Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends. A report is being prepared for the coroner. Any further information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au