Launceston burglar charged

A 23-year-old West Launceston man has been charged following a series of eight business burglaries in Launceston last night.

He was charged with three counts of stealing, five burglaries and three attempted burglaries in relation to businesses in the CBD and Kings Meadows.

Some business windows were smashed and a quantity of cash was taken.

He will appear at the Launceston Magistrates Court on 2 September 2015.