Devonport man charged in relation to numerous home and vehicle burglaries
A 22-year-old Devonport man has been arrested and charged in relation to numerous home and vehicle burglaries which allegedly occurred in the Devonport area over the past two weeks. As part of the investigation, uniform police and detectives executed a search warrant at a residence at Devonport early yesterday morning. During the search, police allegedly…
Charges laid after Taskforce Raven seize significant quantity of stolen property at Newstead
A 50-year-old Rocherlea man has been arrested and charged following an ongoing investigation by Taskforce Raven into the theft, handling, and distribution of stolen property across Northern Tasmania. As part of the investigation, Taskforce Raven members executed a search warrant at a storage facility in Newstead on 16 February 2026. During the search, officers located…
Two men charged with alleged copper wiring theft attempt
Two men have been charged after being caught allegedly attempting to steal copper wiring from a Bell Bay business overnight. Police were called to the scene at the Bell Bay Power Station around 9.15pm last night following a report that two men were trespassing on the site. Police quickly arrested the pair as they attempted…
Investigations into death on Hobart waterfront
Police are investigating the death of a man at the Hobart waterfront this morning, whose body was found in the water near Franklin Wharf. The man’s body was located by police divers shortly before 7.45am. Police can confirm the man is a 23-year-old French citizen, who was a crew member of a scientific vessel docked…
Death following crash at Mooreville on 2 March
Sadly, a 75‑year‑old man has died following a single‑vehicle crash at Mooreville on 2 March. Police and emergency services were called to West Mooreville Road at around 5.15am after a Toyota Landcruiser left the roadway and came to rest in a paddock. The man, who was travelling as the front‑seat passenger, was initially taken to…
Call for information on Invermay incident
Police are investigating an incident involving a weapon on Invermay Road, Invermay, about 3.25pm on Friday, 13 March. Initial investigations are two men, who have told police they were being chased by two other men, sought refuge in a local business on Invermay Road. The second group of two men then entered the store, one…
Wounding incident at Mowbray
Police are investigating an incident in Mowbray on Saturday morning in which a man sustained a single gunshot wound. The 38-year-old man was in a private residence at the time he sustained the injury to his lower left leg, about 4.25am today. The firearm involved is thought to be a small calibre rifle, possibility a…
Devonport CIB Investigating Series of Motor Vehicle Burglaries
Detectives from the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating a recent series of motor vehicle burglaries across the Devonport area. The incidents have largely involved vehicles that were left unlocked, with offenders opportunistically entering vehicles parked in residential streets overnight stealing property from inside. Police are reminding the community that simple steps such as locking…
Four charged over Moonah aggravated armed robbery
Police have detained four males in custody for the alleged armed robbery of a Moonah business on Thursday night. The arrests come after detectives from Glenorchy CIB, with the assistance of South East CIB, uniformed officers from Glenorchy, Bridgewater and Hobart divisions, plus specialist resources, conducted simultaneous searches of two Claremont properties this morning. Four…
Specialist police motorcycle officers ready to hit the road
Tasmania Police has strengthened its motorcycle capability with a new cohort of seven specialist officers completing comprehensive training this week. The program, which is delivered in three phases over six months, teaches riders intensive on-road and manoeuvring skills to ensure they can perform the duties of an operational police motorcycle rider. Inspector Justin Lawson said…