Arson – 6 Boronia Place Gagebrook
At approximately 5:10am this morning, a structure fire was observed at 6 Boronia Place in Gagebrook. The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) promptly attended and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to the dining room. TFS conducted a scene examination and determined the fire was deliberately lit and cost of repairs estimated at $25,000. Tasmania Police have…
Helicopter Rescue – Derwent Cliffs Reserve at New Norfolk
Approximately 8.15pm on Tuesday 17 January 2017, Ambulance Tasmania received a phone call from an 18 year old New Norfolk man who had slipped and fallen while walking in the Derwent Cliffs Reserve at New Norfolk. A Paramedic and two volunteer ambulance officers attended the scene and were able to access him down a steep…
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…