Police investigate armed robbery – Devonport hotel
Devonport CIB is investigating an armed robbery at a Devonport hotel this morning. Police were called to the Alexander Hotel in Formby Road, Devonport, about 11am today. Police allege two offenders, one armed with a knife, entered the hotel and demanded money from the staff. No staff or customers were injured during the incident. The…
Queenstown Police Residences Upgrade
The first stage of a project to significantly improve housing for police officers on the West Coast is complete. In Queenstown, six houses and the local police station have been extensively renovated at a cost of $1million. The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management provides housing for Tasmania Police officers stationed in remote and…
Police launch seatbelt enforcement campaign
Motorists are reminded to buckle up before starting their journey as part of a new seatbelt education and enforcement campaign launched by police today. Senior Sgt Nick Clark, who has been a police officer for over 20 years including 6 years as a crash investigator, said that the Seat Belt Saves Lives campaign, which…
Stolen Motor Vehicle Crashes into House – Brent Street, Glenorchy
Glenorchy CIB Detectives are investigating an incident where a stolen motor vehicle crashed into a house in Brent St Glenorchy in the early hours of Monday Morning. On Sunday night, 16 October 2016, between 7pm and 11:30pm, a 2005 Silver Mazda utility was stolen from Bathurst Street, Richmond. On Monday morning, 17 October, about 4:30am,…
Suspicious house fire – Bradman St, Clarendon Vale
Bellerive CIB is investigating a suspicious house fire in Clarendon Vale, which occurred early this morning, About 4.30am on Friday, 14 October 2016, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a house fire in Bradman St, Clarendon Vale. Upon arrival, the residence was engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished by…
Missing person – Nazrawi Samson Woldemichael
Police are appealing for information relating to Nazrawi Samson Woldemichael, 19 years, from North Hobart. Nazrawi has been reported as a missing person and police hold concerns for his welfare. He has not been seen or heard from since Sunday 9 October 2016. Nazrawi is about 170cm tall, of thin build with…
Purse Snatching – Supermarket – Crime Prevention Initiative
On Thursday, 13 October 2016, Wynyard Police charged a 61 year old male with stealing after being caught in a local supermarket snatching handbags and purses from female customers. The male had stolen one purse and was attempting to steal a second purse from an elderly customer when he was intercepted by police. The unassuming…
Police undertake forensic examination of missing man’s home
North-West detectives and forensic officers have today examined the home of missing Ulverstone man Noel Joseph Ingham, 58. Police hold concerns for the welfare and safety of Mr Ingham, who has not been seen since 22 July 2016, when he visited his doctor. Detective Senior Sergeant David Chapman said that a team of…
Motor vehicle crash, Sandfly Road, Margate
At 8:10 am on Wednesday 12th October police were called to attend a single vehicle crash on Sandfly Road, west of Hillcrest Road, Margate. Initial investigations indicate the vehicle driven by a woman in her 20’s was travelling west when it lost control while negotiating a left hand bend. The vehicle has then collided…
Tasmania Police review of fox documentation
Tasmania Police has completed a review of documentation relating to the Fox Eradication Program. The review determined that no criminal offence has been committed. The complainant has been advised of the outcome. The review has been provided to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, for their consideration. The Integrity Commission has been…