Search for motorcycle and rider at Geeveston

Overnight on the 13-14th of May 2016 a white Zinmoto road / trail Motorcycle has been driven from a private residence in Kent Street, Geeveston. This motorcycle was last seen being ridden into nearby bushland by a person known to the Motorcycles owner.

 

This motorcycle (which is not fitted with lights) and the rider have not returned to the property and police were later notified.

 

Several local and Hobart based units commenced a search of the Geeveston area focusing on bushland bordering Kent Street and Thiessens Road with no sign of the motorcycle or the 21yo male rider.

 

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Search and Rescue Personnel, SES volunteers and local police will commence searching the area again during daylight on the 14th of May.

 

Police have concerns for the safety of, and are seeking the location of the rider of this motorcycle. Police are seeking witnesses to any suspicious activities or sighting of a motorcycle matching this description being ridden in the Geeveston / Huon area to contact, Crimestoppers 1800 333 000 or Tasmania Police on 0362302111.