Missing Person Michael Hamlyn’s Motorcycle Found – Deceased Person Located Nearby
Police have located the motorcycle belonging to missing person Michael Hamlyn. Michael was reported missing on Monday the 11th July 2016 and was last seen in the Launceston area the day before by his house mate. A trail bike rider located Mr Hamyln’s motorcycle this morning at about 10:15am whilst riding in the Fingal area,…
AFL Grand Final Preparations – Saturday 1 October 2016
Tasmania Police are preparing for what is expected to be a very busy day on Saturday, 1 October 2016 as party goers celebrate the AFL Football Grand Final. Whilst police wish for the general community to enjoy the football spirit, they see too many instances where excess alcohol consumption leads to serious injury or death…
ATM burglary
Launceston CIB are investigating burglaries overnight where an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) was entered and cash stolen. Between 10pm and 6.30am, offenders forced entry to ‘Cimitiere House’ situated at 113 Cimitiere Street Launceston. Once inside, they have cut entry into the onsite ATM in the foyer and removed a quantity of cash. During this crime,…
Burglary at Tasmanian Rowing Club
On the morning of 27 September a burglary was reported at the Tasmanian Rowing Club at Rowing Course Road, Lake Barrington. A significant amount of property utilised to run events held at the rowing course was stolen in the burglary. Included in the items stolen were: • Two Yamaha 6hp outboard motors. Both of these…
Firearms and Drugs Charges
About midnight last night, uniform police intercepted a vehicle in the car park of the Kmart/Coles complex, Launceston. Both the driver and passenger were arrested for numerous offences including possessing a dangerous article, possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and drug offences. Further investigations by Northern Drug Investigation Services resulted in the searches…
Police Remembrance Day | 29 September 2016
Police officers will today remember colleagues who have lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities. At commemorative services held around the country as part of National Police Remembrance Day, officers will pause to pay tribute. “Today is an important day, but also a sombre day,” said Acting Commissioner Scott Tilyard. “We remember our…
Email Option for Infringement Notices
Police Infringement Notices will now be able to be emailed directly to people instead of in the post. Acting Deputy Commissioner Richard Cowling said today that stage two of the Police Infringement Notice System (PINS) was being rolled out this month. This means that when police issue infringement notices electronically on their tablet computers, they…
High Range Drink Driver Detected Burnie
At 4.35pm on Tuesday the 27th September 2016 police intercepted a red Ford Falcon sedan on Mount Street, Upper Burnie after concerned members of the public notified police that the male driver was suspected of driving under the influence. As a result the driver was detected with a high range drink driver reading of 0.277.…
Claremont Body Identification
Sadly, police have identified the body located yesterday on the foreshore near Mitcham Avenue in Claremont to be Mrs Judith Emery. Mrs Emery was reported missing from Claremont on Saturday, 25 September 2016. Police have no evidence of suspicious activity but ask that anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top…
Forthside Road Crash Victim Name Released
Police have released the name of the man killed in a single vehicle crash on Forthside Road at Forthside yesterday evening. He was Timothy David Bryan, 36, of Latrobe. Investigations into the crash are continuing.