Vessel adrift – George Town
At approximately 5pm on 22 November 2015 police were advised of a 40 foot fishing vessel adrift 5 Nm north of the Low Head Lighthouse following engine failure. A vessel from George Town was despatched to tow the stricken vessel, unfortunately this vessel encountered engine difficulties at the mouth of the Tamar and required towing…
Aggravated burglary – Lebrina
Launceston CIB detectives are seeking public assistance with their enquiries into an aggravated robbery at Lebrina. Just before 4am on 20 November, three men entered a property at Taylor’s Road, Lebrina and demanded the resident hand them the keys to his firearms safe. When the resident refused to give them the key, he was struck…
Man charged with Grievous Bodily Harm
A 21-year-old Invermay man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm following an alleged assault yesterday afternoon. The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court later this afternoon. Anyone who witnessed the alleged assault outside the Park Hotel in Invermay who hasn’t already come forward should call Northern CIB on 6777…
Police Operation – Circular Head
A 34 year old man from Irishtown was arrested on Mawbanna Road, just south of the Bass Highway yesterday following a police operation. Graham John Enniss was wanted by Police in relation to a spate of property related crime in the Circular Head area and the theft of firearms from the Black River area. At…
Serious Assault – Invermay
About 4.40pm on Sunday 22 November 2015 a serious assault occurred outside the Park Hotel, Invermay. A group of people had been on a bus trip during the day and exited the bus outside the Park Hotel upon its return from the outing. Shortly after departing the bus a 30 year old Launceston man was…
Vehicle Fire – Drake Street, Devonport
About 1.10am on Sunday 22nd of November 2015, Police were contacted by the Tasmania Fire Service in relation to a vehicle fire on Drake Street, Devonport. The vehicle was deliberately set on fire and a loud explosion occurred prior to it being extinguished. The vehicle did not contain explosives; rather, evidence suggests the loud explosion…
Burglary – Albert Road Store – Update
Police have charged two men in relation to the burglary of the Albert Road Store at 68 Albert Road, Moonah overnight. The men aged 44 and 23 from the Launceston area were charged with Motor vehicle Stealing, Burglary and Unlawfully Setting Fire to Property. They have been bailed to appear in court at a later…
Attempted Burglary – Albert Road Store
Just after midnight on Sunday 22 November, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service, responded to a report of an attempted burglary of the Albert Road Store at 68 Albert Road, Moonah. Witnesses were alerted to the incident after a white Holden Commodore was driven into the front of the store in an apparent attempt to…
Vehicle fire– Drake Street, Devonport
Devonport Police attended the scene of a vehicle fire, near 81 Drake Street, Devonport at approx. 1am this morning. Tasmania Fire Service were also in attendance and quickly extinguished the fire. It appears at this stage that the fire was caused by some type of explosion within the vehicle. The vehicle has been destroyed, however…
Police charge woman with alleged sex offence.
As a result of the investigation referred by the Department of Education, a 32 year old woman from Southern Tasmania has this afternoon been charged with an alleged sexual offence. The woman was charged with one count of sexual intercourse with a young person under the age of 17 years. The woman was bailed to…