Police actively investigating GoPro taken from fatal crash scene
Tasmania Police would like to thank the public for the multiple reports already received concerning the fatal crash in Launceston in the early hours of Sunday morning involving a Suzuki Swift and a motorcycle. Police are still actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this crash and again appeal to the public for the missing GoPro,…
Missing person Michael Joseph Lenssen
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of 48-year-old Michael Joseph Lenssen. Michael’s family, who live in the Netherlands, have not heard from him for a number of months and are concerned for his welfare. CCTV footage shows Michael visiting a business in the Launceston CBD on Monday, 30 March 2020, but police have…
Two charged, drugs and cash seized in Burnie
Two people have been charged and drugs and cash totalling $114,000 were seized following a search of two Burnie properties by Western Drug Investigation Services yesterday. Located during the searches were over 7 kilograms of cannabis with the approximate street value of $64,000 along with over $50,000 cash. A 41 year old Burnie…
Police appeal for Go Pro taken from fatal crash scene to be returned
Police are appealing for a Go Pro taken from a fatal crash scene on Sunday to be returned. Inspector Ruth Orr said that crash investigators had become aware that the 28 year old man killed on his motorcycle early Sunday morning in Launceston had a Go-Pro recording at the time. “The Go-Pro recorded…
Smithton men charged with setting fire to property
Police have charged two Smithton men with several offences including setting fire to property in Smithton on 2 August. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a fire at a Scotchtown Road address where a car and shed were destroyed by fire. Police yesterday charged a 45-year-old Smithton man and a 19-year-old Smithton man with…
Police confiscate vehicle from speeding learner driver
A 30-year-old Westbury man has had his vehicle confiscated by police after being caught travelling more than 50km/hr over the speed limit as an unaccompanied learner driver. Deloraine police detected the man travelling at 142km/hr on the Bass Highway on Monday afternoon, which is 52km/hr above the 90km/hr speed limit permitted for learner drivers. Senior…
Tasmanians urged to heed safety advice ahead of forecast weather warnings
Police are urging Tasmanians to take note of forecast weather warnings, with wet and icy conditions likely across the state overnight and tomorrow. Inspector Brian Edmonds said people need to be aware of the conditions and change their plans if necessary. “The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for road users and bushwalkers, and we…
Update – Mt Anne bushwalkers rescued by helicopter
A 47-year old Wynyard man and his 20-year old son have been rescued this evening, after becoming disoriented while walking the Mt Anne circuit. Approximately 7:15pm the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) detected the activation of a personal locator beacon in the Southwest National Park near the Mt Anne circuit. Tasmania Police was advised of…
Non-compliance at Hobart quarantine hotel
Police have responded to two incidents of non-compliance at a Hobart quarantine hotel this weekend. Yesterday afternoon, security at the hotel contacted police after a 48-year-old Glenorchy man, who had recently returned from Queensland and was required to complete 14 days hotel quarantine, attempted to leave the hotel premises contrary to his formal direction. He…
Tasmanian cases highlighted during National Missing Persons Week 2020
Seven Tasmanian missing persons cases are being highlighted as part of National Missing Persons Week which starts today. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘I’ll see you later’. “Missing Persons Week is held annually and is a time when we aim to raise awareness and seek information that could help police to locate a…