Motor Vehicle Burglaries Committed In Hobart Suburbs
Between the evening of 15 January and the early morning of 16 January, Tasmania Police received eleven reports of motor vehicle burglaries in the Sandy Bay, West Hobart, North Hobart and Mt Stuart areas. Police arrested and charged a 21 year old man, a 38 year old woman, and a 22 year old man with…
Boat deaths – name released
The names of the two men who died in yesterday’s boating incident near Dodges Ferry have been released. The men were Thomas Fletcher, 82 of Dodges Ferry, and Leonard Priest, 81, of Lewisham. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those involved. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Police investigate armed robbery – Club Hotel, Glenorchy
Glenorchy CIB is investigating the armed robbery of the Club Hotel in Main Road, Glenorchy overnight. At approximately 11pm last night, a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava confronted two staff members exiting the bottleshop after closing up. The man produced a large knife, demanded money and fled the scene with…
Concerns raised for missing 17 year old Devonport youth
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 17 year old youth who was last sighted at his Devonport home Tuesday morning. The family of William Sengstock indicate they are unaware of any apparent reason for his disappearance and that leaving the family home without warning is out of character for him. Acting…
Man charged over Mowbray newsagency armed robbery
A 26 year old Launceston man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at Mowbray Newsagency yesterday. Police were called to the Mowbray Newsagency in Invermay Road, Mowbray, about 4.30pm yesterday. Police allege the man, armed with a homemade firearm, entered the newsagency and demanded money from the staff before fleeing…
Police investigate fire at Ellendale property
Police are continuing to investigate a deliberately lit fire at a property in Ellendale overnight on Saturday. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said that investigations were ongoing in order to determine the cause and origin of the fire. “No one has been charged at this stage,” he said. “Police are aware of the heightened community concern…
Injured rafter rescued – Franklin River
At approximately 5:00pm 8/1/2017 police were notified by satellite phone of an injured 35 year old woman from NSW in an area known as Fincham Crossing on the Franklin River. The woman was part of a group of five people attempting to raft the river and had sustained an ankle injury. The party…
Damage to the Beach Hut Café, 2 Beach Road, Ulverstone
During the early hours of 7 January 2017 police attended The Beach Hut Café at 2 Beach Road, Ulverstone in relation to a report of a burglary that had occurred that morning. The premises is owned by the Central Coast Council and leased to the café proprietors. Police report that they have interviewed and will…
Police investigate fire at Ellendale
Around 11pm on Saturday, 77 January 2017 emergency services were called to a fire located at the address of 50 The Avenue, Ellendale. The fire was contained at the time to two vehicles and the adjoining carport/garage that the vehicles were parked in. The fire was extinguished without reaching the main structure of the…
Helicopter rescue of injured wakeboarder
Approximately 1pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Lake Meadowbank for an injured wakesurfer. The 53-year-old female from Hobart sustained a serious leg injury whilst wakesurfing on the lake. She was treated on the vessel at the location, then taken to the helicopter where she was flown to Hobart in a stable…