Glenorchy CIB investigate alleged armed robbery – Elwick Hotel, Glenorchy
Glenorchy CIB is investigating the alleged armed robbery of the Elwick Hotel in Glenorchy during the early hours of this morning. A person concealing their face entered the Elwick Hotel on Main Road Glenorchy about 2.55am this morning and produced a firearm. The person demanded money and then fled. The person may have been…
Stolen Vehicle and Evade Police in Launceston
At 8.48am on 24/09/17 Police observed a 25yr old woman from Beauty Point driving a stolen Holden Commodore on Invermay Rd, Invermay. The vehicle evaded police and a short time police deployed road spikes to immobilise the vehicle. The vehicle continued driving including on the incorrect side of the Northern Outlet into the Launceston CBD.…
One year old boy removed from Gold Coast hospital found in Tasmania
A one-year-old boy who was removed from the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland on Thursday has been located safe and well with his two-year-old brother in Tasmania. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. No persons have been charged and Queensland Police maintain carriage of this investigation. …
Man charged with armed robbery – ANZ Bank, Mowbray
Launceston Detectives have charged a 29 year old male of No Fixed Address with THE Armed Robbery of the Mowbray Branch of the ANZ Bank on Friday 22 September 2017. The male was arrested by uniform police around 4am this morning when a police officer recognised the male as the offender whilst speaking to him…
Police investigate armed robbery – Mowbray bank
Launceston CIB is investigating an armed robbery at the ANZ Bank, Mowbray, this afternoon. Police were called to the bank, in Invermay Road, about 1.55pm today. Police allege a man entered the bank armed with a knife and demanded cash from a teller and a customer. The offender left the premises with…
Man charged with Hobart waterfront assault
A 38 year old North Hobart man has been charged following an alleged incident on Hobart’s waterfront yesterday afternoon. The man was charged with one count of Common Assault following a police investigation into a complaint made by Tony Abbott MP. The man was granted conditional bail to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at…
Crash at Brooker Highway Berridale
Police are seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident on Tuesday on the Brooker Highway. At approximately 12:30pm on the 19th September 2017 a blue Toyota Wagon was travelling north on the Brooker Highway, Berridale when a white Toyota Hilux utility pulled in front of the wagon before suddenly applying the brakes resulting in a…
Police investigate alleged assault in Hobart
Tasmania Police is investigating an alleged assault on Hobart’s waterfront about 4.35pm today involving a 59 year old man from NSW. Tasmania Police contacted the alleged victim after becoming aware of the claims and the man has tonight made a formal complaint. Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident,…
iPads stolen from Devonport school
Devonport CIB is investigating a burglary at Hillcrest Primary School on 17 September in which a number of the school’s iPad devices were stolen. Police conducted a number of searches in the Devonport area which resulted in the recovery of some of the devices. Police have charged two Devonport youths in relation to…
Hobart businesses warned of fake $50 notes circulating
Tasmania Police has issued a warning to businesses in the greater Hobart area following reports of a number of counterfeit $50 notes circulating. The notes are distinctively fake and have apparent Chinese characters printed on both sides. Police are reviewing CCTV footage at a number of businesses to identify suspects. The volume of…