Attempted Robbery – Elimatta Hotel at Devonport, TAS

Police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Elimatta Hotel in Devonport last night, Tasmania Police say.

Around 10pm a man approached a security guard and demanded money. He was unsuccessful and fled the area on a motorbike.

Police are seeking assistance from members of the public that may have seen or heard:

  • a motorbike in Lower Madden Street, Devonport, or in the general area of the Elimatta Hotel, around 10pm last night.
  • a man on a motorbike, loitering on Lower Madden Street around 8:30pm Sunday night.

Information can be provided to Senior Constable O’Toole at Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch on 6478 4029 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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