Formal search for missing Belgian bushwalker suspended
Following a comprehensive review, police have formally suspended the significant search effort in the Waratah area for missing 31 year old Belgium woman, Celine Cremer. Commander Stuart Wilkinson said today that a major search including police and SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue personnel, ATVs, drones and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had been undertaken…
Police seek information into burglary at Liberty, Bell Bay
Police are investigating a burglary committed at Liberty, Bell Bay between 30 June and 1 July 2023. Approximately $170,000 worth of property was stolen including multiple brass/bronze large alloy contact clamps (pictured) which each weigh approximately 350kg. A white Mitsubishi Canter, registration FH5504, was also stolen from the site. Police would like to speak to…
Police Seeking assistance following arrest of intoxicated male driving on Midlands Highway at Oatlands
Tasmania Police are seeking assistance from the public concerning the manner of driving of a Mitsubishi Triton that was observed driving dangerously on the Midland Highway near Oatlands on Saturday the 8th July 2023. Sen Sgt John Parker of Oatlands Police said that police received a call from another motorist at approximately 3.15pm, resulting in…
Man charged over Northern crime series
A man has been charged in relation to a series of burglaries and motor vehicle stealings committed throughout Western Junction and the West Tamar area last month. Police will allege that the 28-year-old Ravenswood man stole various property including power tools to an approximate value of $80,000 during his crime spree. The man has been…
Man charged with criminal damage at Tasmanian Gold Beaconsfield
A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly using a stolen front-end loader to steal copper cabling from Tasmanian Gold in Beaconsfield earlier this year. The 30-year-old St Leonards man has been charged with Criminal Code damage, trespass, motor vehicle stealing and attempted stealing and was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on…
Two people charged over $100,000 Sheffield burglaries
A man and woman aged in their 30s have been charged in relation to two recent substantial aggravated burglaries recently committed at Airbnb properties in the Sheffield area. The stolen property is worth around $100,000 and includes two motorcycles, power tools, electrical items such as washing machines and dryers, furniture and other household items.…
Report on Government Services
Tasmania Police acknowledges the importance of our community having trust and confidence in our organisation. Tasmania Police is subject to a high degree of scrutiny – and rightly so. Our frontline officers wear Body Worn Cameras which record interactions with members of the public, our staff have high levels of supervision, and we encourage members…
High Range Drink Driving – Edwards Street, Richmond
Richmond Police have charged a 62-year-old Southern Tasmanian woman with high range drink driving after she was caught more than four times the limit while driving in Richmond today. Tasmania Police observed the woman driving poorly in Richmond and intercepted her a short time later. She was breath tested and returned a positive reading; and…
Swift water search at Philosopher Falls, Waratah
Specialist police search and rescue personnel conducted swift water searching at Philosopher Falls, Waratah today. Inspector Anthea Maingay said the search had not uncovered any signs of missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer. “Unfortunately today’s search efforts did not provide us with any further answers about Celine’s whereabouts,” she said. “Celine’s car has been in the…
Death following Invermay pedestrian crash on 30 June
Sadly, the 74-year-old man involved in a pedestrian crash at Invermay on 30 June has died in hospital. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man. The police investigation into the crash is ongoing.