A man and two youths from George Town have been charged with burglary, motor vehicle theft, fraud and related offences following an investigation by the Western Criminal Investigation Branch.
Detective Inspector Michelle Elmer said several burglaries in the Devonport area were reported to police last weekend, and investigators followed a specific line of inquiry to identify the people responsible.
“Police will allege the trio committed the burglaries before stealing a motor vehicle and driving to Launceston, where they then committed fraud offences using stolen bank cards,” she said.
The 23-year-old man and two 16-year-olds were arrested in George Town and have been charged with several offences. They will appear in court at a later date.
In a separate investigation, a 26-year-old Devonport man has been charged over a series of business burglaries committed in Devonport on Monday and Tuesday.
He was arrested after police searched a Devonport residence and located several items investigators will allege were stolen.
Detective Inspector Elmer said members of the public can help to keep our communities safe by sharing information with police.
“If you have any information that could help protect our community from criminal activity, please contact police on 131 444,” she said.
“You can also provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.”