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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating ram raid incident in Bridgewater

Monday, 21 April 2025 – 2:19 pm.

Bridgewater Police is calling for information to assist an investigation into a ram raid incident that occurred at a business in Bridgewater on Friday night.
About 12.03am on19 April a stolen white Ford Ranger (registration K28DF) was allegedly used to commit a ram raid on the front gate of a business in Crooked Billet Drive, Bridgewater.
Once inside the business, the suspects reportedly stole a number of power tools before leaving in the stolen motor vehicle.
It is alleged that the vehicle was stolen from an address in Howrah sometime between 10.30pm and midnight on 18 April and has not yet been recovered.
Bridgewater Police is seeking information from members of the public who may have seen, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the white Ford Ranger since approximately 10.30pm on 18 April.
Anyone with information should call Bridgewater Police on 131 444. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Vehicle clamped for 28 days

Monday, 21 April 2025 – 11:28 am.

A 17-year-old from Port Huon has had his vehicle clamped for 28 days after he failed to stop and evaded police on 12 April.
Police from Geeveston Police Station were conducting patrols along Arve Road near the Tahune Airwalk as part of ongoing road safety operations about 2.15pm on 12 April when the driver of a Ford Falcon failed to stop for a routine check.
The vehicle was located a short time later and was subsequently clamped for 28 days under Tasmania’s vehicle seizure laws.
The driver, a 17-year-old from Port Huon will be proceeded against by way of summons for traffic-related offences.
Police will continue to detect and deter hooning and anti-social behaviour on Tasmanian roads and urge anyone who witnesses such behaviour to report it by contacting police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
If you can’t report it at the time but you have footage, you can upload it to police.tas.gov.au/report/

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigation ongoing into death at Montrose

Sunday, 20 April 2025 – 1:11 pm.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 19-year-old man near the Brooker Highway at Montrose early Saturday morning.
Inspector Jason Klug said that following a call for information yesterday, a man is assisting police with their enquiries. 
“Following receipt of the autopsy report yesterday which suggested the man was likely struck by a vehicle, police put out a call for public information and have since spoken to a truck driver who is assisting with our enquiries.”
“While it remains early in our investigation, at this stage information suggests the young man was squatting on the roadside, wearing dark clothing in an unlit area of the highway when he was not seen by the driver and struck by the truck.”
“We have seized the truck we believe was involved, and several pieces of CCTV, which will be forensically examined.” 
“We’d like to thank members of our community who responded to our call for information – assistance from the public is vital in assisting with police investigations.” 
“If you have information that would assist our ongoing investigation, and you haven’t already come forward, please do so.”
Information can be provided to Glenorchy Police on 131 444 or to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au – information can be provided anonymously. 

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Somerset man charged in relation to Launceston business burglary

Sunday, 20 April 2025 – 9:56 am.

A 40-year-old Somerset man has been charged in relation to a several matters including burglary at a jewellery store in Launceston on 18 April.
The man has been charged with several offences including 3x burglary, trespass, 4x evade police, and 6x drive whilst not the holder of a driver licence.
He was detained to appear in court yesterday.
Police are continuing to investigate the jewellery store burglary.
Anyone with information relating to the whereabouts of the stolen jewellery is encouraged to contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Source: New South Wales – News

During the early hours of Friday 11 April, a house was broken into on Heidenreich Avenue at Salisbury Downs whilst the residents were asleep, and their BMW sedan was stolen from the driveway.

On Sunday 13 April, two victims exited a train at Mawson Lakes Interchange when they were approached by two youths who threatened them and punched one victim before stealing his e-scooter.

A home in Eyre was broken into about 3.15am on Tuesday 15 April, property was stolen from inside, and a car parked out the front of the house was entered.

On Thursday 17 April, two youths stole a large amount of alcohol from a hotel on Peachey Road at Davoren Park.

On Friday 18 April, two victims were at a fast-food restaurant on Elizabeth Way at Elizabeth when a teenager approached them and threatened them before stealing their mobile phones.

Following an investigation, three teenagers were arrested over the past few days:

A 13-year-old form Elizabeth Park was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.

A 15-year-old from Blakeview, was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving at an extreme speed, aggravated serious criminal trespass, aggravated robbery and theft.

A 16-year-old from Salisbury North, was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving at a speed dangerous, other driving offences and theft of petrol.

All three youths were refused police bail and will appear in Adelaide Youth Court on Tuesday 22 April.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Montrose sudden death update

Saturday, 19 April 2025 – 4:48 pm.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 19 year old man near the Brooker Highway at Montrose overnight.
Detective Inspector Mark Burke said that following receipt of the autopsy report late this afternoon, evidence suggests the man was likely struck by a vehicle.
“We’re appealing for anyone who was driving along the Brooker Highway in the vicinity of Montrose Bay High School between 3am-4am this morning who may have witnessed a male pedestrian in the area or been involved in a crash to come forward,” he said.
“Police are doing everything we can to determine the circumstances of this young man’s death, and it’s vital that we investigate every possibility.’“If you were a driver in the area at the time and noticed anything of note, no matter how small, please reach out and contact Police so we can investigate.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 131 444 or report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. You can do so anonymously.

Source: New South Wales – News

On Friday 18 April, following an investigation by Special Crimes Investigation Section, a 49-year-old man from the north-eastern suburbs was arrested and charged with two counts of detaining a person, two counts of supplying or administering a drug to another person, assault, unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under 17 years and rape.

It will be alleged the offences involved multiple victims aged under 17.

He was refused police bail and will appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22 April.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Search for overdue bushwalker in state’s south-west

Saturday, 19 April 2025 – 10:11 am.

A search including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been commenced in the Farmhouse Creek area in the State’s south-west for an overdue bushwalker.Police were notified about 8am this morning that a 28-year-old man had separated from his bushwalking colleague.The man was last seen about 9am yesterday on the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse near the Lake Sydney Track junction.The man is believed to be an experienced bushwalker but was not carrying a personal locator beacon.Anyone with information should call Police on 131444 and quote ESCAD reference 000072-19042025.

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Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigate suspicious death at Montrose

Saturday, 19 April 2025 – 7:36 am.

Police are on the scene of a suspicious death in Montrose, in Hobart’s northern suburbs, overnight.Police patrolling in the area located a person lying on the road near the south bound lanes of the Brooker Highway in the vicinity of the Montrose Bay High School about 4am.
First responders provided CPR however the person was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform remain on the scene and are conducting examinations.
Motorists are advised of the following road closures:
• All access to the Montrose Foreshore is closed (Foreshore Road)
• The Brooker Highway is closed from Strathaven Road area to all southbound traffic
• All south bound traffic on the Brooker Highway north of Montrose Bay School is to divert via Main Road
Police are in place for diversions.Anyone with any information should contact police on 131 444 or report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. You can do so anonymously.