Man charged following robbery and stealing from Hobart Woolworths stores
A 21 year old Glenorchy man has been charged over three separate incidents at Woolworths stores in Hobart. On Sunday 2 September between 17:00hrs and 18:30hrs, police attended three separate incidents at Woolworths stores in the Hobart Division. The man was described as: Mid 20s Pale complexion with dark hair Wearing red top,…
Police investigate alleged assault on Hobart Domain
Hobart CIB is investigating the alleged assault of a 34 year old Hobart man on the Hobart Domain early this morning. The incident occurred on the Hobart Domain about 4am today. It’s alleged the man received minor injuries to his hand during an altercation with another man. The man is currently in…
Youth apprehended over Devonport break-ins
A 17-year-old Devonport youth has been apprehended by detectives in relation to a spate of burglaries in the Devonport area in the past month. The youth is to be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act for 11 car burglaries, two house burglaries, 13 stealings, two attempted motor vehicle stealings, six instances of destruction of…
Man’s name released – fatal motorcycle crash at Lower Barrington
The name of the male rider killed in yesterday’s fatal motorcycle crash at Lower Barrington has been released. He was Gavin John Barber 54, of East Devonport. A report is being prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
One Night Stand patrons praised for good behaviour
Police have praised patrons who attended the One Night Stand event in St Helens last night for their good behaviour. Inspector Michael Johnston said that the vast majority of people who attended did the right thing by others – making sure everyone had a safe time. “Police were happy with the behaviour of most people…
Tasmania Police to support law abiding motorcycle groups
Tasmania Police will continue to support MRA events and other events organised law-abiding motorcycle clubs as we always have, Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame said today. “There will be no change to our support for law abiding motorcycle groups,” Assistant Commissioner Frame said. “The only change in the future will be for members of…
Man’s name released – Blackmans Bay Beach incident
The name of the Southern Tasmanian man who drowned while surfing at Blackmans Bay Beach, south of Hobart, yesterday, has been released. He was Jesse Van Seventer, 37, of Cygnet. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for the…
Police investigate two robberies in Hobart
Hobart CIB is investigating two robberies of Woolworths stores in Hobart earlier this evening. The incidents occurred at Woolworths stores in Argyle Street and Campbell Street Hobart, between 5:00pm and 5.45pm this evening. Both incidents are believed to be linked, with the suspect also believed to have stolen property from Woolworths Sandy Bay…
Man drowns at Blackmans Bay Beach
A 37 year old Cygnet man has drowned while surfing at Blackmans Bay Beach, south of Hobart, this morning. Police and Ambulance Tasmania were called to the beach following a report of a surfer in distress about 100m off the shore about 8.15am today. “Police would like to thank the member of the…
Motorcyclist fatality – Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington
Police are investigating a single motorcycle crash on Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington, in which a 55 year old East Devonport man died. Police and emergency services were called to a crash near Don Hill on Sheffield Road about 11.40am today. Investigations are continuing regarding the cause of the crash and a report is…