Armed Robbery Elwick Hotel Glenrochy
Armed Robbery Elwick Hotel Glenorchy Three people are assisting with police enquiries following an armed robbery at the Elwick Hotel, Glenorchy at approximately 1.55am this morning. A man entered the gaming area of the hotel and threatened staff members with a metal object, believed to be a crow bar, which he had hidden on his…
Armed Robbery – Caltex Service Station, Invermay
At 9.00pm on Sunday 22 of October 2017 a man entered the Caltex Service Station at 28-32 Invermay Rd, Invermay demanding cash. At the time he was armed with a knife. He left in possession of a quantity of cash, last observed heading in the direction of Elm Street. He is described as approximately 180cm tall,…
Overnight boating incidents
Jetski fatality Dunalley A 32 year old man from Dodges Ferry has died after a Jetski incident at Marion Bay overnight. Police were notified about 1am Sunday 22 October 2017 that the man had failed to return from a ride on the jetski. Friends of the deceased had started a search for…
Serious motor vehicle crash – Runnymede
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Tasman Highway at Runnymede over the weekend. Police attended a serious motor vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Break Me Neck Hill, Runnymede, about 4.40pm on Saturday 21 October. The two vehicle involved in the crash included a white Toyota Corolla hatch and a Silver Holden…
Searches in State’s south – update
The search for a 66-year-old man missing in the Duckhole Lake Track area at Strathblane since Saturday afternoon is continuing today but has been significantly scaled down. “We have consulted with international medical experts and sadly do not believe Mr Fairfax could have survived given his medical condition and the length of time he has…
OMCG rides in Tasmania
Tasmania Police has developed a comprehensive operational strategy to respond to plans by two Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs to hold National Runs in Tasmania. The Rebels OMCG are planning a ride over several days from 20-24 October, and the Bandidos have scheduled a ride from 19 – 26 November. Tasmania Police has been aware of the…
Two youths charged over primary school damage
Two youths, aged 15 and 17, have been charged with a number of offences relating to damage to Gagebrook Primary School committed on various dates over the past two weeks. The estimated cost of the damage is over $8000. The two youths have been bailed appear in Hobart Magistrates Court Youth Justice Division in December.…
Fake $50 Notes Still Circulating The Hobart Area – Businesses Are Warned To Be Vigilant
Police are renewing their advice for businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 notes after 16 further incidents of distinctively fake notes tendered this week. “Following our initial advice last month, pleasingly some businesses have been alert for counterfeit notes and have refused to accept them,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Jim Semmens. “Regrettably…
Searches continue for two missing people in State’s south
An extensive search continues today for a 66-year-old man missing in the Duckhole Lake Track area at Strathblane since Saturday afternoon. Police, SES, family members and some volunteers will again take part in the search today for Mr Bruce Fairfax. Inspector David Wiss, who is in charge of the search, said that about 30 searchers,…
15 year old youth charged over Hobart burglaries
A 15 year old male youth will today appear in a closed session of the Youth Division of the Hobart Magistrates Court. He has been charged with 5 x Home Burglaries in the Glenorchy area and 2 x Business Burglaries within Eastlands Shopping Centre. Stolen during these burglaries was property valued at approximately…