A heartless thief has been caught on CCTV, allegedly stealing a charity donation box placed at a Launceston news agency to raise funds for those doing it tough over Christmas. The suspect was captured in the act, having come prepared with a pair of scissors she had hidden down her top, ready for the right […]
Tue Jan 9, 2024 - 7:00amA Newnham mother has had a devastating start to the new year after her car was stolen and set on fire. The silver LDV D90 was reportedly taken in the early hours of Friday morning before being set alight in Mayfield. Sharing the news online, owner Adriana Cash said the fire destroyed her children’s prams, […]
Tue Jan 9, 2024 - 4:30amPolice have named the person who died in a Glenorchy house fire last Friday as 39-year-old Alison Robinson. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden said Robinson’s identity was formally confirmed on Monday morning as the person who was located deceased inside the house. “Our thoughts remain with Ms Robinson’s loved ones and they have requested privacy at this […]
Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 4:00pmAn ‘unhappy camper’ has been arrested and charged after allegedly attacking a fellow camper with a knife at a campground in Tasmania’s north-west overnight. The 54-year-old man from Forth reportedly became involved in a “verbal altercation” with 55-year-old victim while staying at the Forth Recreational Ground around 6pm on Sunday. Following the exchange, the 54-year-old is […]
Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 1:00pmA man will face court in Hobart tomorrow charged with murder after a fatal house fire in Glenorchy on Friday. The 40-year-old from New Town has also been changed with arson, motor vehicle stealing and unlawfully setting fire to property. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden of Glenorchy CIB said police took the man into custody […]
Sun Jan 7, 2024 - 8:54pmTaskforce Viper, a police initiative targeting repeat offenders in Launceston, has charged 18 individuals with over 80 separate offences in its first two weeks of operation. The taskforce focuses on reducing offending in the city’s CBD and is part of a statewide effort to combat repeat offenders, police say. The majority of the charges laid […]
Sat Jan 6, 2024 - 10:05amPolice have released an image of a vehicle they suspect may have been involved in a fatal house fire in Glenorchy yesterday. A body was discovered inside a room at the Sanders Street residence shortly before 7am on Friday, following reports from several 000 callers that the house was engulfed in flames. The identity of […]
Sat Jan 6, 2024 - 10:00amCampers on holiday in Tasmania’s north have been targeted by thieves who allegedly made off with thousands of dollars worth of property overnight. E-mountain bikes and valuable jewellery were stolen from a campsite in Port Sorell and a nearby residence in Shearwater during two reported incidents overnight. Police say two of the several stolen bikes, […]
Fri Jan 5, 2024 - 4:45pmA teenager has been charged after he allegedly went on a $45,000 window smashing spree at Elphinstone Burnie this week. The 18-year-old is alleged to have destroyed approximately 40 windows at the business on Wilson Street around 11:20pm on Tuesday night. Police say the teenager has also been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing after […]
Fri Jan 5, 2024 - 4:20pmUpdated 4pm, Friday January 5: A man has been taken into custody after a fatal house fire in Glenorchy claimed a person’s life this morning. The 40-year-old was arrested shortly before 2pm on Friday, around 7 hours after the significant blaze was first reported to authorities. He is yet to be charged and is “assisting police” […]
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