Witnesses sought

Witnesses Sought in relation to the Manner of driving of a stolen Silver Holden Captiva, 14/11/15.

On 13 November 2015, a silver Holden Captiva registered number D76QT was stolen from Devonport.

The vehicle was driven to Hobart on Saturday 14th November, and eventually dumped in open land in the Warrane area around 8pm that evening.

On Sunday 15th November, police located a 26 year old man from Devonport who is believed to be responsible for the theft of the vehicle, at a residence in Warrane.

The man was arrested in relation to the stealing of the vehicle and other outstanding matters.  He was charged with Motor Vehicle Stealing x 2, Burglary, Stealing x 3, Aggravated Burglary x2, Breach of Police Family Violence Order, Common Assault, Attempted Stealing, Evade Police, Dangerous Driving, Unlawfully Set Fire to Property and Breach of Bail.  He was remanded to face the Hobart Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

Anyone who may have observed the manner of driving of a silver Holden Captiva, Reg No: D76QT on Saturday evening in the greater Hobart area is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or by contacting Detective Constable Jamie Hart at Hobart CIB on 6173 2605.