1,924 Firearms Handed In During National Firearms Amnesty
Tasmanians have handed in almost 2,000 unregistered and unwanted firearms during the National Firearms Amnesty. Surrendered firearms consisted of 745 shotguns, 1071 rifles and 108 handguns, including: 2 x SKS military-style semi-automatic rifles handed in, one in the north and one in the south. .222 calibre rifle handed in anonymously to a North-West firearms dealer…
Suspicious House Fire – 8 Benboyd Court Rokeby
About 130am on Saturday 30 September 2017 police were advised of a house fire at 8 Benboyd Court Rokeby. TFS personnel and Police attended the unoccupied house which has been significantly damaged. The fire is being treated as suspicious and any witnesses or persons with information are asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800…
Two men charged over attempted car jacking
Two Claremont men have been charged over an attempted car jacking in a Claremont car park. Police allege a man parked in his green Ford Cougar sedan around midnight on Friday 22 September near the eastern entry to Claremont Village Shopping Centre when he was approached by the two alleged offenders. The two…
National Police Remembrance Day | 29 September 2017
Police officers will stand together today in solidarity and remembrance to honour the service and sacrifice of officers who have fallen in the line of duty. At National Police Remembrance Day services held around the country, officers will pause to commemorate and pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community.…
Cigarette thefts New Town
Detectives from Hobart CIB are currently investigating the theft of a quantity of cigarettes from two separate businesses over the past week. The first burglary occurred at Caltex, Risdon Road, New Town in the early hours of Sunday morning. The second burglary occurred at the Cellarbrations Bottle Shop, Main Road, New Town in the…
Police prepare for AFL Grand Final day
Tasmania Police encourage footy fans to do the right thing this Saturday if they’re planning to have a few drinks while watching the AFL grand final. Extra police officers will be out and about to tackle drink driving on the roads and antisocial behaviour in CBDs and around bars and pubs. Acting Inspector…
Investigations continue over Elwick Hotel armed robbery
Glenorchy CIB is appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at Elwick Hotel in the early hours of Monday morning. While a 19 year old man has been charged in relation to the incident, investigations are continuing. Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the green Mitsubishi Mirage (Registration DZ8469) which…
Armed Robbery – Elwick Hotel Glenorchy man charged
Glenorchy CIB have charged a 19 year old man from Risdon Vale in relation to the armed robbery allegedly committed at the Elwick Hotel at 3am on Monday 25 September 2017. The man was charged with Motor Vehicle Stealing, Stealing, Armed Robbery and Unlawfully Set Fire to Property. The man was detained for court…
Bridgewater CIB investigate Old Beach burglaries
Bridgewater CIB is investigating a number of vehicle and house burglaries that occurred in the Old Beach area earlier this week. Tasmania Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Old Beach area during the late evening of Sunday 24 September and the early hours of Monday…
Elwick Hotel Armed Robbery – Investigations Ongoing
Police have released images obtained from CCTV footage as part of ongoing investigations into an armed robbery at the Elwick Hotel this morning. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said: “Detectives have released an image of the suspect’s car and also a firearm discharged by the man”. The Subaru was stolen from West Hobart last night and…