Police investigation to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell continuing
The police investigation to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell is continuing, and members of the public are again being urged to come forward with information. Forensic testing has determined items located in the North Esk River last week were not related to Shyanne’s disappearance. Shyanne has not been seen or heard from since Sunday, 30…
Police investigating Sandy Bay service station burglary
Police are investigating the burglary of a Sandy Bay service station in the early hours of Monday morning. Initial investigations indicate a person in motorcycle gear first entered the business on Sandy Bay Road about 2:50am, before returning an hour later and stealing a significant quantity of cigarettes and cash. The suspect left the scene…
Tasmania Police launches statewide enforcement Day of Action
Tasmania Police will conduct a statewide enforcement Day of Action tomorrow, as part of its National Road Safety Week efforts. Inspector Kathy Bennett said police across Tasmania will be increasing high visibility patrols and conducting targeted operations as part of the blitz. “Our goal is to ensure everyone on the road is following the rules,…
New Commander to focus on tackling youth crime in Southern Tasmania
Tackling crime including youth crime in southern Tasmania will be the focus of the new Commander of Southern District. Commander Jason Elmer, who is leading a team of 11 inspectors in Southern District, said that Tasmania is a safe place to live. “While the vast majority of us are law abiding citizens, there is a…
Man charged over string of burglaries in Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Margate areas
A 23-year-old man from Geeveston has been charged with 83 offences, including burglary and stealing. The Kingston Criminal Investigation Branch has been investigating after multiple vehicles were unlawfully entered in the Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Margate areas. The man has been detained and will appear at Hobart Magistrates Court later today. Police wish to thank…
Police calling on Tasmanians to take the National Road Safety Week pledge
Police are calling on Tasmanians to take the National Road Safety Week pledge to Drive So Others Survive. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said National Road Safety Week is an opportunity for Tasmanians to come together to make our roads safer for everyone. “Already this year we’ve had 12 people lose their lives on Tasmanian roads,…
Extensive police search ongoing for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has been missing for twelve days
Extensive police investigations are ongoing to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has been missing from Launceston since Sunday 30 April. “Police have today continued their search in the North Esk River, but unfortunately there has been no sighting of Shyanne-Lee,” said Inspector Craig Fox. “We will continue with planned policing activities over the weekend;…
Man extradited to Tasmania for alleged historical sex offences
A 72-year-old man has been extradited to Tasmania after members of the Victorian Sexual Offences and Child-Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) arrested him at a Langwarrin (Victorian) address on Wednesday. The man was extradited back to Tasmania this morning by detectives from Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch and charged with persistent sexual abuse of a child…
Second youth charged over Clarendon Vale wounding
A second 14-year-old has been arrested and charged over the wounding of two teenagers in an incident at Clarendon Vale last Thursday evening. Both victims were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with two counts of wounding and an unrelated motor vehicle stealing, and was bailed to appear in court…
Kingston woman charged with High Range Drink Driving
A 49-year-old Kingston woman has been charged with high range drink driving and disqualified from driving for a period of 12 months after returning a reading of 0.301. Around 3pm on Thursday, Tasmania Police received information from a member of the public regarding the driving behaviour of a white Toyota Corolla. Hobart Police detected the…